New funding structure and some added certainty for RTÉ
The Irish public broadcaster RTÉ will receive €725 million over the next three years under a new model the media minister called “unprecedented”.
SRG welcomes the rejection of the halving initiative by the Federal Council
SRG welcomes the confirmation of the Federal Council's decision made in November 2023 to reject the halving initiative.
Czech TV: Why it’s important to have stable funding
Following proposals to increase the licence fee for Czech TV, the director general explains why stable funding is essential.
PSM Weekly | 15 – 21 May 2024
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
New leadership for RTÉ as licence fee evasion increases
As the new RTÉ Chair was appointed, it was announced that TV licence fee losses since last year’s payment scandal rose up to €22 million.
ZDF & ARD: Recommended funding increase “challenging”
The KEF’s recommendation to raise the Germany's public media funding by 58 cents per month has been described as “a challenge”.
Change at the top of the SRG is initiated
The Swiss public broadcaster has announced a succession plan for the top leadership ahead of what could be significant reform to how the broadcaster is funded.
PSM Weekly | 17 – 23 January 2024
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Funding cuts, freezes and reviews faced by many public broadcasters
Viable and sustainable funding for public media is increasingly at risk around the world, posing a threat to trusted news and information.
CBC/Radio-Canada announces programming and job cuts
CBC/Radio-Canada revealed its intention to reduce its workforce by 10% and cut programmes as part of its strategy to address a budget shortfall.