Swedish Radio

Strikes, strategic goals & a decisive election | The PMA Briefing

ABC journalists go on strike; Swedish Radio sets new goals; public media are in the firing line in Hungary and Argentina.

Screenshot of TBC's new website.

Controversial laws, accusations of bias, and navigating the digital era | The PMA Briefing

Control over KAN funding back on the agenda, LRT reform bill passes, and RTVC faces accusations of pro-gov't bias.

The ARD logo on a white building with a transmission tower on top.

Charter submissions, channel closures, referendum rejection | The PMA Briefing

The BBC outlines its position on the Charter Review, Switzerland rejects defunding SRG, and ZDF & ARD announce channel closure.

The KBS logo on the side of its HQ building.

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

VOA USAGM

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.

A tall imposing building rises up from the ground with concrete pillars

Emergency broadcasts, and governance & funding reforms | The PMA Briefing

The BBC launches an emergency broadcasting service in Iran, while governance changes for broadcasters in Zambia, Lithuania and Lebanon.

Poland TVP

A renewed international focus; concern over political interference | The PMA Briefing

NHK’s new president vows a stronger global role, meanwhile, Bangladeshi civil society flags pre‑election media reforms.

Two red signs on a grey building – one says SRF and one says SWI

Financial crisis, clarity on reforms, and strikes called off | The PMA Briefing

BHRT is mired in a financial hole; from 11 to four for Dutch public media; and Gabon’s state media workers have called off a strike.

Hong Kong

Lay offs, shut downs & appointments | The PMA Briefing

RTM and Bernama join Malaysia’s Media Council, RTSH faces closure while STVR cuts staff and Taiwan sets board term limits.

Leinster House, seat of Irish government

Legal filings, a public media levy, and must-carry obligations | The PMA Briefing

Filings from the BBC seek to have the Florida court dismiss Trump’s legal action while funding is discussed in Ghana and Ireland.