Why public media still matters today

RTBF's Axelle Pollet looks at the challenges PSM are confronted with and why public media matters more than ever.

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The Trump playbook: a precedent for PSM in Europe?

This week marked the end of federal funding for US PSM. Is there a risk that Trump’s actions might set a precedent elsewhere in the world?

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German PSM streaming services surpass private streaming platforms

A recent study from ARD & ZDF reveals that public broadcasting streaming networks and 3sat now outperform private streaming services

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Should public media help solve the local news crisis?

A new report explores how public media can work with local news media, to uphold local democracy and prevent news deserts.

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Big decisions ahead for public media | The PMA Briefing

EBU members vote on Israel's Eurovision participation, and the decision on public media funding in Germany is postponed.

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PSM Weekly | 24-30 September 2025

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

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Public media, working together? | The PMA Briefing

French public media unite against attacks; Florida public media plea for financial help from NPR; and how to deal with AI and copyright?

PSM Weekly | 17-23 September 2025

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

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Public media mergers: no small feat

We take a look at five projects of public service media mergers, which are often seen as a solution to some of the challenges facing PSM.

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New governance structures and electoral concerns | The PMA Briefing

The outcomes of upcoming elections could bring stark choices for ČT & ČRo, while there are similar questions of survival for South Africa's public broadcaster.