On Our Radar | 6 February 2026
This edition: We're concerned about attacks on two RAI contractors while covering protests in Turin.
Broadcasting under fire | The PMA Briefing
A Rai journalist faces intimidation bomb attack, while ZDF condemns a fatal rocket strike on its Gaza production partner.
Contrasting future for international public media | The PMA Briefing
Voice of Nigeria looks to a digital future; VOA director claims an illegal ouster; RTBF defends its journalists; Rai rebuffs RSF report.
Switching off: Young audiences, streaming and public media
The outlook for public media is not encouraging with young audiences turning to streaming services much more than public media.
Italian public broadcaster accused of bias ahead of elections
Rai journalists strike calling for independent PSM as government is accused of turning Rai into a mouthpiece ahead of the EU elections.
Protests against Rai following festival broadcast
Protests against Rai erupted after the broadcaster distanced itself from comments about Israel and Gaza, at a festival it was broadcasting.
Pressure on Rai continues with licence fee cut
Italian public media Rai to face dramatic cut to its funding after the Italian Council of Ministers announced in its new budget for 2024.
How RSI’s youth platform, Spam, reaches their audience
RSI launched Spam in 2016 to reach younger audiences. But over the 7 years they have been around, they have had to adapt.
Rai CEO resigns sparking fears of political interference
“A political clash has erupted over the position I hold ... which contributes to weakening Rai," said Rai’s CEO, Carlo Fuortes.
Threats to journalists growing across Europe
The brazen attack on a renowned Dutch journalist took place amid rising threats towards journalists across Europe. But while there has been an increase in physical violence, journalists also face legislative challenges to their work.