Celebrating the rare victories for public media
The first three months of 2026 has seen victories for public media in Switzerland and the US, when both were facing existential crises.
PMA joins statement raising concerns over public media funding in Czechia
The Czechia government recently proposed providing concessions for some citizens, which would see a major reduction in public media funding.
BBC Charter Review: A generational opportunity for the BBC
In its BBC Charter Review submission, PMA sets out its vision for a well-funded, independently governed, and democratically resilient BBC.
Exchange and Empower: PMA and VRT host discussion on PSM independence
EU PSM are gathering to discuss the gradual normalisation of interference in public media affairs that endangers PSM independence in Europe.
New wave of cuts, axing and pushback | The PMA Briefing
• Germany: DW becomes latest international broadcaster to face cuts
• South Korea: Debate over KBS board
• Ireland: New management plan rejected by RTÉ staff
• Argentina: Government looks to further shrink public media
• South Africa: SABC streaming continues impressive run
PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 February 2026
PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
ERR’s funding crisis: How it “became a victim of its own efficiency”
ERR's head speaks to PMA about the funding crisis, how EMFA is shaking things up, and why ERR is as an "Operator of Essential Services".
Unexpected funding, strikes and cancelled mergers | The PMA Briefing
New bill allocates USAGM $650 million, while public media workers at Rai Sports and Radio Educación threaten to strike.
PMA opposes proposal to cut funding for Swiss public media
Ahead of the Swiss referendum on cutting the licence fee by half, the Public Media Alliance outlines its opposition to the funding cut.
Albania: PMA joins statement calling for democratic reform of RTSH
PMA has joined others in calling for the reform of Albania's public media, RTSH, through democratic, lawful and institutional means.