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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?

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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.

EU Commission

Coalition calls for effective implementation of EMFA

PMA has joined other CSOs in urging all stakeholders to work together for EMFA's full and effective implementation. 

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PMA welcomes the historic agreement on EMFA

PMA welcomes the recent deal on the European Media Freedom Act, or EMFA, a major step towards safeguarding press freedom.

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EMFA: PMA joins call for effective safeguards for strong and independent public service media

PMA has joined a coalition of 19 organisations in urging EU institutions to effectively protect the independence of public service media in the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA).