24th March 2026
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.
17th March 2026
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.
11th March 2026
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.
24th February 2026
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
17th February 2026
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.
10th February 2026
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.
3rd February 2026
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.
27th January 2026
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.
20th January 2026
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.
13th January 2026
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.









