5th December 2023
Funding cuts, freezes and reviews faced by many public broadcasters
Viable and sustainable funding for public media is increasingly at risk around the world, posing a threat to trusted news and information.
30th November 2023
CBC/Radio-Canada welcomes Google deal
Google will compensate CBC/Radio-Canada and other news media around C$100 million after a deal was reached with the Federal Government.
29th November 2023
SRG SSR warns of significant cuts if levy reductions pass
The Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR has warned a substantial funding cut would bring drastic consequences for Swiss media.
28th November 2023
NZ: Independence of PSM criticised by Deputy PM
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister has attacked the independence of PSMs over their use of the indigenous Māori language.
23rd November 2023
Georgia: GPB funding future up for debate
A new funding model for the GPB seems on the horizon after a new bill was introduced tearing up the current system.
17th November 2023
Media freedom in decline in Bosnia & Herzegovina
The passing of restrictive laws on the media industry has raised concerns about a decline in media freedomin Bosnia & Herzegovina.
13th November 2023
Česká Televize’s licence fee: up or down?
While more and more public service media have seen their funding reduced, in the Czech Republic the licence fee is going to increase.
9th November 2023
Germany: Scrutiny over licence fee mounts again
A year out from any decision, politicians in Germany are already positioning themselves to oppose an increase to the licence fee.
6th November 2023
The precarious future of public media in Argentina
Amid elections in Argentina, the fate of public service media is precarious with one candidate proposing to remove the company entirely.
3rd November 2023
SABC Bill progresses, but critics still see threats
A new bill for South Africa’s struggling public broadcaster is a step closer to law, but media freedom advocates want it scrapped entirely.