Slovenia: Joint statement calling for strong safeguards for RTV Slovenija’s independence and funding
PMA joins international call for strong safeguards to protect RTV Slovenija's editorial independence and financial sustainability.
Funding pressures and state media reform | The PMA Briefing
Politicians are targeting public media funding in Taiwan and Slovenia, while Nepal eyes public media restructuring.
The mixed fortunes of Eastern Europe’s public media
Public media across Eastern Europe faced contrasting fortunes. With RSF, PMA examines funding, political pressure and independence.
The rise of the public media detractor
Public media worldwide face sceptics and detractors, but the imperative for their existence and mission has only grown stronger.
Seychelles: Reaction as SBC bill becomes law
PMA welcomes a number of revisions to the SBC Act. However, key weaknesses in the legislation remain which require further assurances.
Czechia: Joint statement opposing plan to abolish PSM licence fee funding
PMA joins statement against Czech government plans to abolish the public media licence fee and replace it with direct state budget funding.
Seychelles: New bill presents threat to SBC’s independence
PMA supports the SBC’s board in calling for a reflection on a new bill which looks to overhaul the public broadcaster’s governance system.
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.
Funding bills, resignations & editorial policies | The PMA Briefing
Israel’s Kan and Czech media confront funding threats, ABC and SBS reject the IHRA antisemitism definition, RNZ’s CEO prepares to step down.
New Zealand: PMA alarmed by Deputy PM commentary on RNZ leadership
Comments from deputy prime minister and RNZ shareholding minister, David Seymour, raise concern ahead of election.