The exterior of a grey building with the Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty branding.

Filling the gap left by RFE/RL

The EU released an aid fund for RFE/RL after its funding was frozen. Meanwhile, some international PSM have stepped up their operations.

Two images show the logos of SR and RNZ on the exterior of two buildings.

RNZ & SR turn 100. Their gift? Make savings

RNZ & SR are celebrating 100 years in 2025. But their reward for reaching this milestone? Both were given budget cuts on the same day.

Local

How public media are covering elections in 2025

With federal elections around the corner, CBC/Radio-Canada, SBS and ABC unveiled their plans to cover these pivotal times for society.

US public media

What is happening to the USA’s public broadcasters?

Pressure on US public media is being felt throughout the system with local stations facing financial and political constraints.

An image of the USAID logo on a smart phone.

Why USAID cuts highlight the role of public media

The USAID funding cuts and its impact on journalism around the world show that public service media is needed now more than ever.

European flags in Bruxelles-Schuman - EU

As EMFA implementation grows closer, why some concerns remain

As the EMFA is coming into effect in the coming months, what media policy reforms are necessary to ensure a proper implementation in the EU?

The Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation's headquarters in Jersualem.

How Israel’s government is putting pressure on KAN

Through a series of proposed bills, the Israeli government has tried to interfere with the governance, funding and ownership of the country’s public service broadcaster.

ORF sign outside the broadcaster's headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

ORF in the sights of the Austrian Right

The future of ORF is at the centre of political negotiations, with the Blue/Black coalition planning major cuts and restructure.

SRG SSR

The case for funding SWI SwissInfo

Switzerland's international PSM service, SWI swissinfo.ch, is under threat of losing its federal funding. What’s the case for keeping it?

Aerial view of Parliament of Georgia

A democratic backslide in Georgia

A crackdown on political opposition and an increase in attacks on journalists and independent media - including public media - mark a worrying trend.