France

RFI and France24 have been suspended in Niger following the military takeover, impacting citizens’ access to independent information.

The National Assembly approved the first reading of the bill which would end the licence fee and instead fund it through VAT.

Strikes at a number of European public media organisations reflect a worrying reality: European PSMs and their workers are under pressure.

RFI Afrique’s innovative use of WhatsApp has been found to reach audiences across the continent, push back against disinformation, and combat accessibility challenges in Africa.

France Télévisions and WDR have launched NOWU, a joint youth service aimed at engaging younger audiences about climate change and sustainability issues, and public media.

“The fate of democracies will depend on their ability to produce and disseminate quality information,” writes Gilles Marchand, DG of SRG SSR.

Election results in France and Slovenia could have big implications for PSM; as could forthcoming elections.

France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI), were suspended by Mali authorities on Wednesday accused of reporting "false allegations".

Ahead of France's presidential election next month, incumbent Emmanuel Macron has promised to remove the TV licence fee. He's not the first.

The ongoing French media concentration inquiry reaffirms that strong public service broadcasting will continue to remain relevant and needed.