PMA stands in solidarity with Czechia’s public media

PMA stands in solidarity with CT and CRo as they strike to defend the independence of Czechia's public service media.

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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists 2026

This International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists carries the theme "Threats evolve. Impunity endures."

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Czechia: Joint statement highlights concerns over fast-tracked debate on Czech public service media funding

PMA joins the EBU and media freedom organisations in concerns over fast-tracking legislation to abolish licence fee funding for ČT and ČRo.

RTV Slovenia

Slovenia: Voters back the licence fee, but RTV Slovenija’s independence remains under threat

PMA urges Slovenia to respect the vote to keep RTV Slovenija’s licence fee, warning of further threats to its independence.

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Slovenia: Why removing the licence fee could greatly harm RTV Slovenija

PMA warns that replacing the licence fee with direct state funding would undermine RTV Slovenija’s independence and financial security.

Thai PBS

Thailand: Any change to Thai PBS funding must uphold its independence

PMA is concerned by a proposed bill that would change the broadcaster's funding model, making it dependent on the annual state budget.

VRT Brussels EU

Belgium: PMA deeply concerned by severity of cuts for VRT

Further cuts for VRT will be hugely disruptive at a time when the role of public service media is only becoming more pronounced.

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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.

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Taiwan: Funding proposals endanger public media

PMA is deeply concerned by proposals before Taiwan's Legislative Yuan to significantly cut the annual budget of its public broadcaster, PTS.

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Seychelles: Reaction as SBC bill becomes law

PMA welcomes a number of revisions to the SBC Act. However, key weaknesses in the legislation remain which require further assurances.