Legal claims, transparency boards & funding restructures | The PMA Briefing
VOA journalists sue the White House again, ORF launches transparency board, and funding uncertainty for public media in Poland and Czechia.
PMA joins other media organisations in warning against LRT law changes
PMA joined other PSM and press freedom organisations to express their concern regarding the proposed amendments to the LRT law.
New wave of cuts, axing and pushback | The PMA Briefing
• Germany: DW becomes latest international broadcaster to face cuts
• South Korea: Debate over KBS board
• Ireland: New management plan rejected by RTÉ staff
• Argentina: Government looks to further shrink public media
• South Africa: SABC streaming continues impressive run
PSM Weekly | 18 – 24 February 2026
PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
PSM Weekly | 14 – 20 January 2026
PMA's weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
On the brink of reform | The PMA Briefing
Public broadcasting reforms are on the agenda in Bangladesh, France, Czech Republic and South Korea, as funding and managements are debated.
Public media and politics: debates over coverage, platforms and funding | The PMA Briefing
Controversy surrounds political representation on public broadcasters in Europe while attacks on PSM escalate in the US.
Public broadcasters apologise for editorial failings | The PMA Briefing
Both the BBC and DR own up to failings, as documentaries that are then mired in controversy, and taken off their OTT platforms.
Conflicting ideas for public media | The PMA Briefing
From Canada to Czech Republic, France and Zimbabwe, the future of public broadcasting is in the middle of political debates.
Restructures & reforms take hold | The PMA Briefing
Argentina’s gov't maintains oversight over public media. Tanzania's TBC passed a legislative mandate while elsewhere, funding is debated.