The front of the National Assembly in Paris. The triangular facade with a French flag hanging above.

The challenge with parliamentary inquiries

Are such inquiries democracy and accountability in action, or an opportunity to put public media on trial?

Reyers tower in Brussels, RTBF & VRT - Credits: Charlotte Pion

On Our Radar | 27 February 2026

This edition: We're alarmed by the latest inflammatory remarks directed at RTBF’s journalists and editorial teams by the MR party leader.

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.

Why public media still matters today

RTBF's Axelle Pollet looks at the challenges PSM are confronted with and why public media matters more than ever.

Contrasting future for international public media | The PMA Briefing

Voice of Nigeria looks to a digital future; VOA director claims an illegal ouster; RTBF defends its journalists; Rai rebuffs RSF report.

Three people stand round a desk looking at computer screens. A monitor with the VRT NWS brand is in the foreground.

Fighting medical disinformation where it spreads: A cross-border collaboration

VRT joined public broadcasters, fact-checkers, and medical professionals, to lead a pioneering cross-border fact-checking collaboration.

European flags in Bruxelles-Schuman - EU

Public media in Europe: Cooperate to survive

As European PSM undergo transformation, RTBF's spokesperson Axelle Pollet looks explores how they can navigate this pivotal time together. 

Sign of Deutsche Welle on a wall

New programmes, initiatives, hubs & pledges | The PMA Briefing

Public media highlight and launch new fact-checking initiatives, and Australian and Canadian politicians make new pledges for PSM.

NPR HQ Washington DC

Hope for public media funding? | The PMA Briefing

VRT gets a €20 million boost, US Congress approves funding, and is the long-ailing SABC about to turn a corner towards profitability?

Funding questions at the start of the year | PMA Briefing

Belgium’s RTBF faces austerity; Slovenia’s funding remains unknown. Israel’s KAN becomes a political football, and FM falls silent in Switzerland.