Side of a truck with RTV SLO branding.

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.

Side of a truck with RTV SLO branding.

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.

A news studio with a circular table showing the PTS News logo.

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.

A white sign with the SBC logo on a stone wall.

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.

A white sign with the SBC logo on a stone wall.

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. 

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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.

A white sign with the SBC logo on a stone wall.

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.

RNZ

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.