Exchange and Empower: PMA and VRT host discussion on PSM independence

EU PSM are gathering to discuss the gradual normalisation of interference in public media affairs that endangers PSM independence in Europe.

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ERR’s funding crisis: How it “became a victim of its own efficiency”

ERR's head speaks to PMA about the funding crisis, how EMFA is shaking things up, and why ERR is as an "Operator of Essential Services".  

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Inquiries, consultations & hearings into PSM | The PMA Briefing

Consultation on the BBC's future opens, the EC accuses Hungary of noncompliance with EMFA, and more Indigenous language content in Peru.

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The Trump playbook: a precedent for PSM in Europe?

This week marked the end of federal funding for US PSM. Is there a risk that Trump’s actions might set a precedent elsewhere in the world?

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It’s time to stand up for public service media journalists

The EMFA came into force at the beginning of August, but pressures on public media and media freedom in Europe persist.

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As EMFA implementation grows closer, why some concerns remain

As the EMFA is coming into effect in the coming months, what media policy reforms are necessary to ensure a proper implementation in the EU?

EU Commission

EU elections: challenges and hope for PSM

The EU Parliament elections were a real challenge for European PSM but also shows an evolution of the EU media sphere with the EMFA. 

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Slovak government pushes ahead with move to replace RTVS, dealing fresh blow to media freedom

The plans fuel media capture concerns and present a real threat to independent public service media and media freedom in Slovakia.

EU Commission

EMFA comes at a critical time for public media

The European Media Freedom Act - designed to better protect journalists and media - is certainly a significant step in the right direction, and it comes at a crucial time.

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PSM Weekly | 13-26 March

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