Slovenian government eroding media freedom as it takes over EU Presidency

A coalition of press freedom organisations and journalism groups warn in a new report about increasing efforts deployed by the Slovenian government to undermine critical media.

Channel 4

What the public stand to lose if Channel 4 is privatised

The UK’s public media landscape has faced significant turbulence under the current government, but a proposal to privatise Channel 4 could cause irreversible damage.

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Hong Kong: National security law takes its toll

With the deployment of the national security law, the standoff between independent journalism and Hong Kong authorities reaches boiling point.

RTÉ

Irish Media Commission considers alternative funding for public media

The Future of Media Commission is considering moving away from the licence fee model that funds RTÉ and replace it with alternative funding methods.

ABC HQ Sydney

What does diversity and inclusion mean for the ABC?

Effective public media should be accountable to the breadth of society. For the Australian Broadcasting Corporation this means placing diversity, equity, and inclusion centre stage.

BBC

Dyson Report | The BBC’s independence must not be undermined because of historic failings

Like many other current and former BBC journalists I am still reeling from the revelations in the Dyson Report about the BBC’s 1995 Panorama interview with Princess Diana.

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The Dyson Report on the BBC and Martin Bashir’s 1995 interview with Princess Diana

A report published by the BBC from an independent investigation reveals the misconduct of a reporter and the BBC’s lack of transparency surrounding the Panorama interview with Princess Diana.

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Focus On ABC: Budget, press freedom and new Board members

From legal battles and funding issues to the press freedom inquiry, explore our latest roundup about the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

NBC

Update: Strike continues at Namibian public broadcaster

NBC employees continue strike over claims of poor working conditions while managers express concerns over the public broadcaster’s “untenable” financial situation and future viability.

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PSM Weekly | 12 – 18 May 2021

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.