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On Our Radar | 27 February 2026

This edition: We're alarmed by the latest inflammatory remarks directed at RTBF’s journalists and editorial teams by the MR party leader.

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What ‘critical infrastructure’ means for public media

What does the designation of critical infrastructure mean for PSM? And does it carry risks to their operations, and their independence?

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A renewed international focus; concern over political interference | The PMA Briefing

NHK’s new president vows a stronger global role, meanwhile, Bangladeshi civil society flags pre‑election media reforms.

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The Public Spaces Incubator: Civility by design

Six public media and one nonprofit R&D lab are embarking on a groundbreaking initiative: to provide online spaces safe for civil debate.

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.

Contrasting future for international public media | The PMA Briefing

Voice of Nigeria looks to a digital future; VOA director claims an illegal ouster; RTBF defends its journalists; Rai rebuffs RSF report.

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Public media in Europe: Cooperate to survive

As European PSM undergo transformation, RTBF's spokesperson Axelle Pollet looks explores how they can navigate this pivotal time together. 

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World Press Freedom Day | The PMA Briefing

On World Press Freedom Day - attacks on press freedom, journalism faces pressure from AI and entrenched threats such as state capture.

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Adapting Public Service Media for the Age of Platforms

A policy brief on adapting public media platforms, through balancing legacy, technology and audience needs for the future development.

Funding questions at the start of the year | PMA Briefing

Belgium’s RTBF faces austerity; Slovenia’s funding remains unknown. Israel’s KAN becomes a political football, and FM falls silent in Switzerland.