Europe

ZDF’s The Swarm has amassed more than 18 million views online to become ZDFmediathek’s best streaming start.

Public service broadcasters continue to play a crucial role in providing factual, trusted coverage of the Ukraine war.

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.

Some public media organisations are scaling up their energy-saving measures and sustainability policies in light of potential energy shortages.

The Public Media Alliance signs statement on the European Media Freedom Act alongside 17 other media freedom and journalists organisations. 

Big changes are coming to public media in the Czech Republic, from significant budget cuts to planned amendments of the public media act.

Through various methods, public media organisations are demonstrating the value that comes from collaboration with a range of partners.

The European Commission has presented a recommendation to member states on strengthening the safety of journalists, both online and in everyday life. This is a step in the right direction, writes Cilla Benkö, Director-General and CEO of Swedish Radio.

As the pandemic continues, there have been a growing number of attacks on journalists by members of the public — even in their own offices.

The brazen attack on a renowned Dutch journalist took place amid rising threats towards journalists across Europe. But while there has been an increase in physical violence, journalists also face legislative challenges to their work.