SABC HQ South Africa

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.

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.

Slovak public broadcaster building

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.

Taiwan Plus

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.

RTV Slovenia

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.

A group of RTVE journalists protest with a

“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. 

RNZ

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.

European Commission

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. 

National Parliament Bangladesh

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.

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.