5th January 2024
Update: Polish public media put into liquidation
The new Polish government has put public media entities into liquidation, following a political dispute over the organisation.
21st December 2023
KBS to Overcome Financial Challenges
KBS conducted a critical workshop on 28 November 2023 to address funding, with the impending separate collection of licence fees.
6th December 2023
PSM Weekly | 29 November – 6 December 2023
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
5th December 2023
CBC/Radio-Canada announces programming and job cuts
CBC/Radio-Canada revealed its intention to reduce its workforce by 10% and cut programmes as part of its strategy to address a budget shortfall.
29th November 2023
SRG SSR warns of significant cuts if levy reductions pass
The Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR has warned a substantial funding cut would bring drastic consequences for Swiss media.
23rd November 2023
Georgia: GPB funding future up for debate
A new funding model for the GPB seems on the horizon after a new bill was introduced tearing up the current system.
20th November 2023
SRG SSR opposes proposed reduction in Swiss media levy
The Swiss public broadcaster SRG says a proposed cut to the media levy could see up to 900 jobs lost, with devastating results.
13th November 2023
Česká Televize’s licence fee: up or down?
While more and more public service media have seen their funding reduced, in the Czech Republic the licence fee is going to increase.
3rd November 2023
SABC Bill progresses, but critics still see threats
A new bill for South Africa’s struggling public broadcaster is a step closer to law, but media freedom advocates want it scrapped entirely.
23rd October 2023
Pressure on Rai continues with licence fee cut
Italian public media Rai to face dramatic cut to its funding after the Italian Council of Ministers announced in its new budget for 2024.