TV Tower in Sarajevo

BHRT warns it’s on the brink of collapse

BiH might become the only European country without a public broadcaster, as BHRT reported existential challenges due to lack of funds.

BBC plaque

Government review proposes a range of changes at the BBC

The UK Government's Mid-Term Review of the BBC has recommended a range of reforms, but critics have labelled the proposals a "kick" at the broadcaster.

Buenos Aires Argentina

Increased pressure on public media in Argentina

Tensions are rising for public media in Argentina, with threats of privatisation and police forces are placed in front of PSM headquarters.

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

ORF: Tough start for new household levy

The new ORF law and house levy funding model started on the 1 January, but has already created a dispute with the newspaper publisher lobby.

A journalist and a cameraperson wearing protective gear stand in a field. Press Freedom.

2024 begins as 2023 ended… With journalists under threat

With multiple conflicts and with a mass of elections, the environment for journalists in 2024 is increasingly hostile.

PTS Taiwan

Tensions and election prove a test for Taiwan media

Taiwan is in the spotlight ahead of an election amid geopolitical tension and an apparent disinformation campaign.

Poland TVP

Update: Polish public media put into liquidation

The new Polish government has put public media entities into liquidation, following a political dispute over the organisation.

SVT SR

Swedish public media feeling financial and political pressures

SR and SVT have announced important changes following new savings plans, while political scrutiny of public media rises.

Poland TVP

New management at TVP as former gov’t leaders stage sit-in

Politicians of the Poland’s former populist government staged a sit-in at the TVP HQ, claiming to be “defending democracy”.

EU Commission

PMA welcomes the historic agreement on EMFA

PMA welcomes the recent deal on the European Media Freedom Act, or EMFA, a major step towards safeguarding press freedom.