9th June 2022
Focus On: The future of the Czech Republic’s public media
Big changes are coming to public media in the Czech Republic, from significant budget cuts to planned amendments of the public media act.
15th December 2021
Best of PSM: Public media step up collaboration
Through various methods, public media organisations are demonstrating the value that comes from collaboration with a range of partners.
16th September 2021
Insight: Promising steps to strengthen media freedom in Europe
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.
14th September 2021
Attacks on journalists by members of the public grow
As the pandemic continues, there have been a growing number of attacks on journalists by members of the public — even in their own offices.
9th July 2021
Threats to journalists growing across Europe
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.
8th January 2021
Poland: Media independence and pluralism under threat from state-backed companies
Growth in ownership by state-backed companies reignites concerns that government is tightening its control over the country’s media.
29th October 2020
The Netherlands: Concerns for physical safety of NOS journalists
Logos removed from vans and equipment as Dutch public media journalists face increased threats to their physical safety.
24th April 2020
Slovenia’s public broadcaster pressured by government
Despite their crucial role during the Covid-19 crisis, many public broadcasters are facing criticism and threats from their governments, including RTV Slovenija.
20th April 2020
Global Call Out: Media Freedom & COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll, governments around the world are taking steps to curtail media freedom, just as the public need it most. Here we take a look at Central and Eastern Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
15th October 2019
Poland’s election without public media
Poland’s ruling Law and Justice Party has been voted in for a second term this week. Yet despite Poland being a representative democracy, the party’s strategy to “repolonise” and control the media is deeply undemocratic.