Denmark

Both the BBC and DR own up to failings, as documentaries that are then mired in controversy, and taken off their OTT platforms.

The outlook for public media is not encouraging with young audiences turning to streaming services much more than public media.

As media markets become more crowded and global streaming giants continue to grow rapidly, what steps are being taken to address challenges to the prominence of public media?

Nordic countries might score highly in global press freedom rankings but there is no room for complacency when it comes to protecting public media.

With many public broadcasters facing financial uncertainty across Europe, some have been reviewing and adapting their funding models for the future. 

Cuts of up to 400 jobs and the closure of three radio channels and three TV channels sparks serious concern for the reach of DR and media pluralism in Denmark.

Fascinating new report by the RISJ with a particular focus on the relations between public and private media in Denmark.