France

What’s in store for public media in France?

Macron’s victory in the French presidential elections may soon transform the country’s public media landscape.

From the local to the global: transforming public media in Spain

A recent meeting organised by think tank Teledetodos showed the country’s commitment to the values of public media, but also the numerous challenges it is facing, and will have to face, to truly thrive.

Romania

Changes ahead for Romania’s public radio

Deemed ‘incompatible’ and accused of abuse of office, the head of Romania's public radio and its Board have been dismissed after Parliament rejected the company's reports.

Sweeping changes afoot for RTÉ

Director-General announces sweeping structural and executive changes as the Irish public broadcaster looks to secure its future relevance and survival.

Focus on PSM | Spain

In recent weeks, public media has been the topic of recurrent discussions in Spain. We have put together the most recent developments.

poland

New research analyses PSM crisis in Poland

New research by Article 19 and the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) offers in-depth analysis about ongoing concerns surrounding the independence of public service media in Poland.

Spain has most affordable public broadcasting in Europe

A new study published in collaboration with FORTA and Spanish universities, confirmed that the state’s public television service is the cheapest in Europe.

France

French public media needs “thorough review”

Public media in France has been under critique as an industry that is losing sight of one of its core missions: democratising access to culture.

"Strong PSM contributes to a healthy democracy" says EBU

Valuable new research from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) highlights the role of public service media in contributing to a healthy and robust democracy

Political controversy in Italy as RAI appoints new Directors

New nominations for the Italian public service media’s Board are under heavy criticism by many governmental parties, which are now set to vote on them.