How Western governments are failing to support international public service media
Funding uncertainty clouds UK, Swiss and German international services. Is the recent funding of the USAGM likely to change things?
On Our Radar | 27 February 2026
This edition: We're alarmed by the latest inflammatory remarks directed at RTBF’s journalists and editorial teams by the MR party leader.
Public service media help anchor reliable information
The contribution of public service media to information resilience is strongest when it supports institutional changes that build over time.
New wave of cuts, axing and pushback | The PMA Briefing
• Germany: DW becomes latest international broadcaster to face cuts
• South Korea: Debate over KBS board
• Ireland: New management plan rejected by RTÉ staff
• Argentina: Government looks to further shrink public media
• South Africa: SABC streaming continues impressive run
PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 February 2026
PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
ERR’s funding crisis: How it “became a victim of its own efficiency”
ERR's head speaks to PMA about the funding crisis, how EMFA is shaking things up, and why ERR is as an "Operator of Essential Services".
PMA welcomes new funding arrangement for USAGM but challenges remain
Following presidential approval of the funding bill, the head of RFA announced that broadcasts to Chinese audiences have resumed.
Unexpected funding, strikes and cancelled mergers | The PMA Briefing
New bill allocates USAGM $650 million, while public media workers at Rai Sports and Radio Educación threaten to strike.
PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 February 2026
PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
PMA opposes proposal to cut funding for Swiss public media
Ahead of the Swiss referendum on cutting the licence fee by half, the Public Media Alliance outlines its opposition to the funding cut.