26th March 2023
Understanding public service media
As debates on the future of public service media intensify, it’s essential for us all to reflect on their core values and fundamental role in democratic society.
15th February 2023
Outrage after SABC CEO granted powers of Board
As delays continue to plague the appointment of a new SABC board, the move to give the Group CEO the board’s powers has provoked outrage.
6th February 2023
RTVE stands at a crossroads again
Public broadcaster RTVE is once again facing a management crisis, with the appointment of a new president unlikely to take place until 2024.
30th January 2023
Slovakia: Licence fee faces possible abolition
Slovak public broadcaster RTVS’s licence fee structure faces axing, with plans to suspend the funding model from July 2023 up in the air.
13th December 2022
Taiwan Plus app banned in China
The English-language service from PTS Taiwan was removed from the Apple App Store in November. It comes amid growing tensions over the media narrative between the two countries.
13th October 2022
Focus On Slovenia: Reflecting on a difficult year for public media
We reflect upon the challenges faced by RTV Slovenija over the past year – from continued instability to undermined editorial independence.
6th October 2022
“Our survival is at stake”: Staff at RTVE protest against political interference
Staff at Spain's national broadcaster, RTVE, held a protest against the politicisation of the organisation after the president resigned.
4th July 2022
RNZ CEO: new public media entity is “a bold and unique step”
The CEO of Radio New Zealand explains how the new public media entity presents an outstanding opportunity for public service media.
30th June 2022
Joint statement on the European Media Freedom Act
The Public Media Alliance signs statement on the European Media Freedom Act alongside 17 other media freedom and journalists organisations.
10th June 2022
Bangladesh: Proposed regulations leave press freedom in peril
There are fears proposed legislation exerting strict controls over online posts would present another threat to press freedom in Bangladesh.