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Germany: Public media sector set for significant reforms

A funding shakeup, limited services, and a merger are all on the cards as part of a package of reforms for the public media of Germany.


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Budget boost for BBC World Service

The UK government has announced a funding increase for the BBC World Service in its latest budget, which the broadcaster has welcomed.


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Moderators protect us from the worst of the internet. That comes at huge personal cost

Content moderators play a crucial role in safeguarding online spaces at a heavy cost on their mental health.


Recent News


SABC indigenous language news channel to be launched

SABC plans to improve news provision with the launch of a 24-hour news channel in all of South Africa's indigenous languages.

BBC Chairman on the role of the World Service

BBC Chairman examines the continuing role of the BBC World Service in providing impartial and trustworthy news to global audiences. 

Canada: Trust, Democracy and the Public Broadcaster

CBC/Radio-Canada's President reflects on how they strive to retain through three factors: ability, affinity and authenticity. 

Maria Ressa & Rappler acquitted of four charges

The Court of Tax Appeals has acquitted Maria Ressa and Rappler of four charges of tax evasion, although three charges are still pending.

PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 January 2023

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

PBS announces slate of climate programming

The US' public broadcaster, PBS, has announced a host of climate and environmental programming for the year ahead.

Israel: Kan threatened with privatisation

The new Communications Minister has said there is “no place” for public broadcasting in Israel, as he threatens Kan with privatisation.

SABC licence fee to be scrapped

The South African government is moving ahead with plans to scrap the TV licence fee which funds SABC and replace it with a household levy.

Going all digital? BBC, France Télévisions consider online-only futures

The BBC is eyeing an online-only future that will see the end of its traditional radio and television broadcasts over the next decade.

PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 January 2023

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

Brazil: Journalists attacked during riots

PMA condemns the attacks on journalists as democratic institutions were stormed in Brazil's capital by pro-Bolsonaro supporters.