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.
Swedish Radio to save 200-250m SEK
Due to high inflation, Swedish Radio has announced it will need to make structural and content reforms in order to save money.
NRK: Budget cuts see downsizing, “tough priorities”
NRK has adopted its budget for 2023 but, with a goal of saving NOK 300 million, the broadcaster faces tough priorities for the year ahead.
UK: Ministers reportedly reject licence fee increase
MPs have reportedly rejected the BBC’s pleas to increase the cost of the licence fee in line with inflation, which could result in further cuts to its funding.
Programme cuts and postponed plans for public media in France
Despite widespread recognition for their vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic, public media organisations in France are still grappling with cost-cutting measures that were announced in 2018.
ABC Update: Cuts and AFP continue to challenge public broadcaster
The latest developments from the public broadcaster’s Five-Year Plan and last year’s unprecedented police raid.
What would Australia look like without the ABC?
Statement | There is a reason why the majority of Australians trust the ABC, writes ABC Chair Ita Buttrose.
ABC launches Five-Year Plan
Australia’s largest public broadcaster has announced major changes and cuts to programming and staff as it launches its Five-Year Plan.
Concerns for local coverage as the BBC looks to make cuts
COVID-19 continues to take its toll on local journalism and content as the BBC looks to make regional cuts in England.
Latest Trump budget eliminates funding for public media
The Public Media Alliance is once again calling on President Donald Trump to drop proposals to slash federal funding for public media.