23rd January 2024
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.
18th January 2024
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.
15th January 2024
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.
12th January 2024
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.
12th January 2024
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.
5th January 2024
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.
21st December 2023
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.
20th December 2023
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”.
18th December 2023
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.
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.








