STA Director resigns over independence concerns
The Director of the Slovenian News Agency (Sta) has resigned after rejecting a draft funding agreement that he believes undermines the independence of the organisation.
UK: Ministers reportedly reject licence fee increase
MPs have reportedly rejected the BBC’s pleas to increase the cost of the licence fee in line with inflation, which could result in further cuts to its funding.
Ghana’s public broadcaster must find a ‘permanent’ funding solution
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation needs a more sustainable funding mechanism to deliver on its public service mandate, says Director-General.
Urgent solution needed as Slovenian Press Agency funding crisis passes 250 days
PMA joins 18 civil society and media organisations to sign joint statement urging end to STA crisis.
Update: Funding approved for US public media
The US House of Representatives passed a bill that secures federal funding for public broadcasting in 2024.
New RTVE board: Four months on
From funding proposals to consultations on its future, the Spanish public broadcaster has undergone significant developments since the election of its new board in March.
Broadcast fee increase approved for German public media
PMA welcomes the Federal Constitutional Court’s decision to allow a temporary increase of the broadcasting fee that funds Germany’s public broadcasters.
Editorial independence of Manx Radio must be respected
Editorial independence is fundamental to trusted public media and underpins its role in holding power to account.
PMA welcomes $565m funding recommendation for CPB
Approval could lead to a 27% jump in funding for US public media in 2024 compared to current levels.
Irish Media Commission considers alternative funding for public media
The Future of Media Commission is considering moving away from the licence fee model that funds RTÉ and replace it with alternative funding methods.