BBC Plaque

“Making the case for the global value of the BBC”

In a speech at a PMA event, the BBC's deputy director-general outlines the ways in which the corporation has impact across the world.

PSM Weekly | 9-16 September 2026

PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

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EMFA, reforms & funding cuts | The PMA Briefing

Why EMFA needs to be implemented; a radical overhaul for Dutch PSM; and funding cuts for Czech and Swiss PSM.

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PSM Unpacked | Lessons from ABC’s Indigenous Collections Manager

A recent PSM Unpacked event explored how archives can become tools for cultural connection, accountability and community empowerment. 

RTVE

Spain, Argentina & Germany | On Our Radar

This week: RTVE journalists attacked, mounting pressure for Argentina's public media, and MDR's future back in question after AfD's victory.

An illustration of a male reporter in a blue jacket holding a microphone. He stands in front of a camera. Behind him, a football player is kicking a football towards a goal.

An easy win: The value of global sports events to PSM

Events such as the FIFA World Cup are always big showpieces for public service media and provide a lot of value for audiences. But will it be possible for public media to keep these events?

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Cancelled licences, threatened closure, and funding boost | The PMA Briefing

The Dutch government moves against ON, Germany's regional MDR faces pressures from AfD, and Brazil proposes new funding for public media.

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PSM Weekly | 1 – 8 September 2026

PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

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Slovenia: Joint statement calling for strong safeguards for RTV Slovenija’s independence and funding

PMA joins international call for strong safeguards to protect RTV Slovenija's editorial independence and financial sustainability.

RTV Slovenia

Slovenia & Colombia | On Our Radar

RTV Slovenija is pushed toward a liquidity crisis, and Colombia's new government dismantles its national media system's entire news output.