A crisis, a controversial reform bill, and a funding boost
The BBC DG and the News CEO resign, Canada’s government promises $150m more for CBC/Radio-Canada, and Fiji’s FBC turns a profit.
Urgent calls for action | The PMA Briefing
Warnings over Gaza journalists’ welfare as ORF faces an interference claim, Nigeria eyes broadcast reforms, RTVC expands culture, and more.
ARD-GVK and ZDF supervisory boards take positions on reforms
With German federal states announcing reform plans, the ARD and ZDF supervisory boards have called for public media values to be protected.
Merger put forward for French public media
France's public media organisations face a merge planned by the government for 2026. The project leaves some sceptical.
Public media in Poland struggles for a reset
All public radio stations have now been liquidated, while TVP has been accused of political bias, as public media reforms in Poland continue.
“Another good sign” for media in Fiji
A Pacific media academic ascertains the state of affairs for media freedom in the country, after a new government entered office in December.
Germany: Public media reforms scrutinised
The heads of Germany’s 16 states have given their assent to reforming Germany’s public media sector, but the proposals have faced criticism.
Germany: Federal states reach agreement on public media reform
After years of negotiations, Germany's federal states have finally agreed on the direction for public media reform.
Czech Republic: Independence of public broadcasters must be insulated against future attacks
Joint statement calling on the Czech Government to live up to its promises to strengthen the independence of public broadcasters ahead of its EU presidency.
RTV Slovenija: Draft transformation bill and new appointments
A small group of RTV Slovenija (RTVS) employees have drafted a bill to modernise and better protect the independence of the public broadcaster.