9th October 2026
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.
7th October 2026
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.
2nd October 2026
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.
7th September 2026
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.
7th August 2026
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.
15th July 2026
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.
23rd June 2026
Seychelles: PMA & partners call for urgent review of SBC Bill
PMA and other press freedom groups have sent a letter to the Information Minister calling for a pause and reflection on the SBC Bill.
22nd June 2026
Czechia: Joint statement opposing plan to abolish PSM licence fee funding
PMA joins statement against Czech government plans to abolish the public media licence fee and replace it with direct state budget funding.
5th June 2026
Seychelles: New bill presents threat to SBC’s independence
PMA supports the SBC’s board in calling for a reflection on a new bill which looks to overhaul the public broadcaster’s governance system.
8th May 2026
New Zealand: PMA alarmed by Deputy PM commentary on RNZ leadership
Comments from deputy prime minister and RNZ shareholding minister, David Seymour, raise concern ahead of election.






