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Public media in Europe: Cooperate to survive

As European PSM undergo transformation, RTBF's spokesperson Axelle Pollet looks explores how they can navigate this pivotal time together. 

Press Freedom

PSM Weekly | 30 April – 6 May 2025

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

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Trump & GOP wants to end all funding for NPR and PBS

The Trump administration's crackdown on PSM intensifies with the recent White House executive order to cease all federal funding for NPR and PBS. 

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PMA calls for withdrawal of executive order instructing end to federal funding for PBS and NPR

The Public Media Alliance calls on President Trump to rescind his Executive Order instructing the end to federal funding for PBS and NPR.

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Why funding for ABC International should be stepped up

ABC International needs more funding to push back against the propaganda being disseminated by China and Russia, writes its head.

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Swissinfo director on their potential defunding

As political stranglehold on international public media slowly closes, their very existence is being called into question in some countries.

PSM Weekly | 19 – 25 March 2025

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

US public media

What is happening to the USA’s public broadcasters?

Pressure on US public media is being felt throughout the system with local stations facing financial and political constraints.

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Hope for public media funding? | The PMA Briefing

VRT gets a €20 million boost, US Congress approves funding, and is the long-ailing SABC about to turn a corner towards profitability?

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PSM Weekly | 12 – 18 March 2025

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.