South Africa & Hungary | On Our Radar
On Our Radar this week: SABC's CEO warns of ongoing financial uncertainty; and Hungary's new PM shutters the news services of MTVA.
Digitisation plan, streaming tax & reforms | The PMA Briefing
Bills put forward by both the Czech and the Hungarian government look to fundamentally reform the respective public broadcasters.
Governance reforms, restructures & impartiality proposals | The PMA Briefing
Proposed reforms for SBC have been met with concern, NPR announces a restructure and cuts, and Hungary’s PM calls for MTVA heads to resign.
On Our Radar | 22 April 2026
This edition: Hungary's post-election pledge to overhaul state media, and a new parliamentary inquiry into RTVE raises concerns.
Overhauls, digital rollout & parliamentary inquiries | The PMA Briefing
Hungarian broadcaster’s news division to be paused, Tunisia's president criticises broadcaster, and controversial inquiry launched into RTVE.
On Our Radar | 27 March 2026
This edition: Hungary's election and public media reform, and a withdrawn but alarming Czech licence fee amendment.
Strikes, strategic goals & a decisive election | The PMA Briefing
ABC journalists go on strike; Swedish Radio sets new goals; public media are in the firing line in Hungary and Argentina.
Inquiries, consultations & hearings into PSM | The PMA Briefing
Consultation on the BBC's future opens, the EC accuses Hungary of noncompliance with EMFA, and more Indigenous language content in Peru.
The illusion of a public service broadcaster
Dr. Judit Bayer takes a look at public media in Hungary, exploring the discrepancies between laws regulating public broadcasting.
What’s the world’s biggest public broadcaster? | The PMA Briefing
A new report ranks the top 100 media companies, including six PSM. Swiss public and private media reach groundbreaking agreement.