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PMA joins other media organisations in warning against LRT law changes

PMA joined other PSM and press freedom organisations to express their concern regarding the proposed amendments to the LRT law. 

Exchange and Empower: PMA and VRT host discussion on PSM independence

EU PSM are gathering to discuss the gradual normalisation of interference in public media affairs that endangers PSM independence in Europe.

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On Our Radar | 27 February 2026

This edition: We're alarmed by the latest inflammatory remarks directed at RTBF’s journalists and editorial teams by the MR party leader.

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Unexpected funding, strikes and cancelled mergers | The PMA Briefing

New bill allocates USAGM $650 million, while public media workers at Rai Sports and Radio Educación threaten to strike.

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The Trump playbook: a precedent for PSM in Europe?

This week marked the end of federal funding for US PSM. Is there a risk that Trump’s actions might set a precedent elsewhere in the world?

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It’s time to stand up for public service media journalists

The EMFA came into force at the beginning of August, but pressures on public media and media freedom in Europe persist.

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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.

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ORF in the sights of the Austrian Right

The future of ORF is at the centre of political negotiations, with the Blue/Black coalition planning major cuts and restructure.

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Latin America Roundup: Governments try to leave their mark on public media

Télam closed in Argentina, Chile tries to modernise public media and in Peru IRTP is facing a wave of criticism for its recent spending.

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How CBC News safeguards its independence

CBC's journalism is defined by accuracy, fairness, balance and integrity