Controversial laws, accusations of bias, and navigating the digital era | The PMA Briefing
Control over KAN funding back on the agenda, LRT reform bill passes, and RTVC faces accusations of pro-gov't bias.
PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 March 2026
PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
On Our Radar | 13 March 2026
This edition: An NHK journalist detained in Iran, BHRT's funding crisis, the future of USAGM & VOA, and a threat to Czech Radio.
PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 March 2026
PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Charter submissions, channel closures, referendum rejection | The PMA Briefing
The BBC outlines its position on the Charter Review, Switzerland rejects defunding SRG, and ZDF & ARD announce channel closure.
BBC Charter Review: The global value of the BBC
With the Charter Review underway, we asked fellow public service media to explain why the BBC plays such an important role internationally.
BBC Charter Review: A generational opportunity for the BBC
In its BBC Charter Review submission, PMA sets out its vision for a well-funded, independently governed, and democratically resilient BBC.
Exchange and Empower: PMA and VRT host discussion on PSM independence
EU PSM are gathering to discuss the gradual normalisation of interference in public media affairs that endangers PSM independence in Europe.
International Women’s Day 2026: For women journalists “The abuse is normalised”
For International Women’s Day, Leona O’Neill, reflects on her experience in the profession and the challenges women face on the job.
How Western governments are failing to support international public service media
Funding uncertainty clouds UK, Swiss and German international services. Is the recent funding of the USAGM likely to change things?