PSM Weekly | 21 – 27 February 2024
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Tensions and election prove a test for Taiwan media
Taiwan is in the spotlight ahead of an election amid geopolitical tension and an apparent disinformation campaign.
Polish election: The impact of unbalanced coverage
Public service media come under particular scrutiny during times of election. With Poland soon heading to the polls, we take a look at the state of public media.
Cilla Benkö: We must all be the guardians of freedom of the press
Having free access to information is what freedom of speech and freedom of the press are ultimately about, writes Cilla Benkö, the head of Swedish Radio.
Understanding public service media
As debates on the future of public service media intensify, it’s essential for us all to reflect on their core values and fundamental role in democratic society.
Brazil: Journalists attacked during riots
PMA condemns the attacks on journalists as democratic institutions were stormed in Brazil's capital by pro-Bolsonaro supporters.
The Well Said project: “Yle’s act for a functioning democracy”
A project co-led by Finland’s public media organisation aims to improve the discussion culture in Finland, and support democracy.
Strengthening Trust to Strengthen Our Democracy
A speech by President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, Catherine Tait, highlights the need to strengthen trust to strengthen our democracy.
Media and democracy, an inseparable and heckled couple
The Director-General of SRG SSR, Gilles Marchand outlines how the challenges facing the media industry present a challenge to democracy.
SRG SSR’s Director General on Public media and direct democracy
“The fate of democracies will depend on their ability to produce and disseminate quality information,” writes Gilles Marchand, DG of SRG SSR.