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RightsCon 2026 Cancellation Is a Blow to Civil Society, Free Expression & Right to Assembly

PMA has joined members of GFMD & IFEX in condemning the Zambian government’s decision to force the last-minute cancellation of RightsCon 2026.

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PMA joins statement warning against new Czech PSM funding bill

PMA joins the MFRR in a call to the EC to assess a new PSM funding bill in Czech Republic, as concerns rise over compatibility with EMFA. 

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PMA opposes Czech government’s draft law on public media

PMA opposes the government's proposal to replace the existing licence fee with direct state budget funding.

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PMA joins statement raising concerns over public media funding in Czechia

The Czechia government recently proposed providing concessions for some citizens, which would see a major reduction in public media funding. 

PMA congratulates Muinjo on appointment as new DG of NBC

The Public Media Alliance congratulates Menesia Muinjo on her appointment as the new Director General of NBC.

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PMA joins other media organisations in warning against LRT law changes

PMA joined other PSM and press freedom organisations to express their concern regarding the proposed amendments to the LRT law. 

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BBC Charter Review: The global value of the BBC

With the Charter Review underway, we asked fellow public service media to explain why the BBC plays such an important role internationally.

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BBC Charter Review: A generational opportunity for the BBC

In its BBC Charter Review submission, PMA sets out its vision for a well-funded, independently governed, and democratically resilient BBC.

Exchange and Empower: PMA and VRT host discussion on PSM independence

EU PSM are gathering to discuss the gradual normalisation of interference in public media affairs that endangers PSM independence in Europe.

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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.