13th May 2021
New talk show effectively transforms RTHK into a mouthpiece of the state
The Public Media Alliance condemns the use of Hong Kong’s public broadcaster as a government mouthpiece as it faces yet another challenge to its diminishing independence.
9th April 2021
PMA condemns attempts to undermine the independence of Czech TV
The Public Media Alliance endorses statements by the Global Task Force for public media, EBU and MFRR against the politicisation of Czech public broadcaster.
1st April 2021
RTVE: Questions of independence remain despite new board
RTVE has installed a new board after being in limbo for more than three years. But questions remain about the Spanish broadcaster’s independence.
24th March 2021
Independence of Czech Television under threat
Changes to the public broadcaster’s supervisory body sparks concern about the future of its independence.
29th January 2021
Spain: RTVE management issues remain unresolved amid financial concerns
Three years after Congress approved a reform to allow the election of the president and board members of Corporación de Radio y Televisión Española (RTVE), the public broadcaster is yet to have its management troubles resolved.
20th January 2021
‘Citizens’ ombudsman’ pushes back against the ruin of Brazilian public media
PMA welcomes the creation of Ouvidoria Cidadã as a positive step towards more accountable and independent public media in Brazil.
6th November 2020
Hong Kong: RTHK faces escalating pressures
In the past year, RTHK has been subject to official warnings, tightening restrictions, and “political persecution”. The arrest of a producer earlier this week is just the latest in a string of mounting pressures.
1st October 2020
Further restrictions on media freedom in Hong Kong
New developments have painted an even grimmer picture for the future of media freedom and editorial independence in Hong Kong.
29th September 2020
PMA Statement: ‘One Minute to Midnight’ in the newsroom and good governance in PSM
"As the BBC approaches its centenary, we are aware of how many media organisations around the world share those same news values, the values of public media."
24th September 2020
PMA Statement: The U.S. Decision to request news network AJ+ to register under FARA
"The decision is likely to impact the reputation and ability AJ+ journalists in the U.S. to operate, putting their press credentials and information sources at risk."