Featured Reports


Three women with their backs to the camera – two civilians, one police officer – link arms around one another in a busy square

How Swedish Radio handled the tragic incident in Örebro

Following the tragic events in Örebro, it is clear what role Swedish media have to play in situations like these.


Four men sit on stage in chairs while behind, a projector screen displays the branding for the Pacific Media Partnership Conference.

FBC: PSB’s vital role highlighted at World Radio Day

During an event held in Fiji to mark World Radio Day, FBC reports on the vital role of public service media.


A brown sign with the Coimisiún na Meán logo on it, outside a brown building.

Ireland’s media regulator joins PMA as Affiliate Member

PMA warmly welcomes Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland’s media regulator, into our alliance of public media organisations, regulators, and supporters.


Recent News


OUT NOW | PMA’s gender-sensitive action plans for SEA media stakeholders

Action plans designed to boost gender-sensitive reporting and foster collaborations between media houses and NGOs have been unveiled by PMA.

PSM Weekly | 29 November – 6 December 2023

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

MFC statement on the safety of journalists and media workers in conflict

The Media Freedom Coalition is concerned about the safety of journalists and access to information amid hostilities between Israel and Hamas.

Funding cuts, freezes and reviews faced by many public broadcasters

Viable and sustainable funding for public media is increasingly at risk around the world, posing a threat to trusted news and information.

CBC/Radio-Canada announces programming and job cuts

CBC/Radio-Canada revealed its intention to reduce its workforce by 10% and cut programmes as part of its strategy to address a budget shortfall.

“Everything is changing”: Gary Allen on RJRGLEANER’s future

In a final interview before he steps down from his role as CEO. Gary Allen talks to PMA about the challenges currently facing RJRGLEANER. 

EMFA: Protection of journalists’ sources must be in line with human rights standards

The Public Media Alliance joins calls from 17 organisations to ensure the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) contains high level protection of journalists’ sources.

CBC/Radio-Canada welcomes Google deal

Google will compensate CBC/Radio-Canada and other news media around C$100 million after a deal was reached with the Federal Government.

BBC News announces savings and digital reinvestment plans

The savings form part of the BBC strategy to deliver value to all of its audiences, wherever they live and whichever platforms they use.

SRG SSR warns of significant cuts if levy reductions pass

The Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR has warned a substantial funding cut would bring drastic consequences for Swiss media.

NZ: Independence of PSM criticised by Deputy PM

New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister has attacked the independence of PSMs over their use of the indigenous Māori language.