How Western governments are failing to support international public service media
Funding uncertainty clouds UK, Swiss and German international services. Is the recent funding of the USAGM likely to change things?
Head of ABC International on Australia’s role in the Pacific
Claire Gorman on ABC International's role in the Pacific, and facing competition from the international state media of China.
Filling the gap left by RFE/RL
The EU released an aid fund for RFE/RL after its funding was frozen. Meanwhile, some international PSM have stepped up their operations.
Why funding for ABC International should be stepped up
ABC International needs more funding to push back against the propaganda being disseminated by China and Russia, writes its head.
Swissinfo director on their potential defunding
As political stranglehold on international public media slowly closes, their very existence is being called into question in some countries.
BBC WS director on competition in the international media market
BBC News’ Global Director on why the UK government should fully fund the World Service and filling the gap left by USAGM.
PSM Weekly | 12 – 18 March 2025
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
The case for funding SWI SwissInfo
Switzerland's international PSM service, SWI swissinfo.ch, is under threat of losing its federal funding. What’s the case for keeping it?
Mali: Suspension of France 24 and RFI must be revoked
France 24 and Radio France Internationale (RFI), were suspended by Mali authorities on Wednesday accused of reporting "false allegations".