20th March 2025
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.
18th March 2025
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.
6th March 2025
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?
6th February 2025
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.
5th February 2025
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.
23rd January 2025
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?
16th January 2025
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.
10th January 2025
Why Meta fact-checking cuts highlights vital role of public media
Cuts to Meta fact-checking in favour of community notes is deeply concerning and highlights the need to better support public media.
13th December 2024
An existential threat for US public media?
Statements and appointments by the incoming Trump administration have raised alarm about possible threats to public service media in the US.
23rd October 2024
BBC & Channel 4: The future of the UK’s public service media
While Channel 4 has been given a new 10-year licence, serious concerns for secure funding remain, as do they for the BBC World Service.









