SBS

Funding bills, resignations & editorial policies | The PMA Briefing

Israel’s Kan and Czech media confront funding threats, ABC and SBS reject the IHRA antisemitism definition, RNZ’s CEO prepares to step down.

SABC HQ South Africa

Funding boost, layoffs and crisis | The PMA Briefing

SABC gets temporary relief, the BBC faces cuts and strikes, France Télévisions resists proposed changes, and SRTB sees mass layoffs.

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Boycotts, blocks & closures | The PMA Briefing

Eurovision is set for its biggest challenge as five broadcasters boycott the event, while closure looms for Bangladesh’s BTV and the NZ regulator.

National inquiries, using AI & a new tax on digital platforms | The PMA Briefing

After France’s inquiry report, RTVE seeks regulator scrutiny. Australia pushes Big Tech to pay for news and ZNBC urges fair election coverage

Energy crisis, funding uncertainty & bias accusations | The PMA Briefing

Thai PBS launches an energy saving campaign; SABC’s funding woes likely to carry on for some years; CBC/Radio-Canada’s president rejects bias accusations.

BBC HQ night

Cuts, threats of sanctions and donations | The PMA Briefing

Media freedom concerns grow in Nigeria as threats to RTV SLO’s licence fee emerge. BBC plans 10% job cuts, and NPR secures a record donation.

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Overhauls, digital rollout & parliamentary inquiries | The PMA Briefing

Hungarian broadcaster’s news division to be paused, Tunisia's president criticises broadcaster, and controversial inquiry launched into RTVE.

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Legal claims, transparency boards & funding restructures | The PMA Briefing

VOA journalists sue the White House again, ORF launches transparency board, and funding uncertainty for public media in Poland and Czechia.

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.

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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.