Poland press freedom protest 2016

Focus On Poland: Pressure on independent media

Despite an improvement in press freedom, Poland’s independent media continues to suffer under the PiS government.

RTV Slovenia

Strikes at RTV SLO amid wider instability

A strike, an investigation into labour violations, and calls for the board to resign has seen continued instability at RTV Slovenia.

SVT SR

Sweden: Public service investigation directives unveiled

The investigation will focus on education, preparedness, the wider media ecosystem, and transparency, the government of Sweden announced.

BBC

BBC India Offices searched by authorities

PMA is deeply concerned by today’s search of BBC offices in India as part of an investigation by income tax authorities.

ABC Headquarters

ABC receives funding boost

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has been granted a funding boost, announced in the Federal Budget. 

The Beehive, New Zealand's Parliament

PMA makes submission on New Zealand’s new public media entity

In our submission to the New Zealand Government, we outline our concerns with the legislation which would establish the new entity.

Czech Television

Czech Republic: Independence of public broadcasters must be insulated against future attacks

Joint statement calling on the Czech Government to live up to its promises to strengthen the independence of public broadcasters ahead of its EU presidency.

Maria Ressa Rappler

Philippines: Government must relent its attacks against independent, public interest media

In the months leading up to the Philippines general election, there have been increased attempts to silence independent, public interest media.

Channel 4

Channel 4 must not be privatised

Privatising Channel 4 means UK audiences could lose something precious: an independent, self-financed, well-performing and publicly owned broadcaster.

BBC HQ night

Statement: The future of the BBC licence fee

The Public Media Alliance has serious concerns over the decision to freeze the licence fee which funds The BBC.