EU Commission

Invest in Free Media: Europe’s Democratic Foundation

PMA joins the call for robust and strategic EU investment in free and independent media as a cornerstone of democratic resilience.

Our BBC, Our Future questionnaire findings published

The results of the organisation's biggest ever listening exercise will play a central part of the BBC’s planning for the future.

Two red signs on a grey building – one says SRF and one says SWI

Sign petition to defend Swissinfo against cuts!

Join PMA in signing a petition supporting Swissinfo and Swiss public broadcaster's foreign mandate, which is threatened by cuts.

Aerial view of Parliament of Georgia

PMA joins the call against repressive media laws in Georgia

Laws on foreign funding and broadcast content empower authorities to censor, prosecute and close media which provide vital news to audiences.

Hong Kong

Media Freedom in Hong Kong – MFC Statement

Two years after the closure of the Strand News, the members of the Media Freedom Coalition issued a statement on media freedom in Hong Kong.

Poland TVP

Polish election: The impact of unbalanced coverage

Public service media come under particular scrutiny during times of election. With Poland soon heading to the polls, we take a look at the state of public media. 

Poland press freedom protest 2016

Focus On Poland: Pressure on independent media

Despite an improvement in press freedom, Poland’s independent media continues to suffer under the PiS government.

CBC/Radio-Canada

Russia to close CBC/Radio-Canada Moscow bureau

The closure of the public media organisation's Moscow bureau demonstrates further curtailment of independent and free press in Russia.

VOA USAGM

International broadcasters face potential ban in Turkey

Voice of America and Deutsche Welle are facing potential bans in Turkey after they refused to apply for an internet broadcasting licence.

NBC

Africa: PSM regional roundup

2022 is revealing itself to be yet another testing year for independent media in Africa. But some gains have been made for media freedom and innovations.