Slovakia

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RTM and Bernama join Malaysia’s Media Council, RTSH faces closure while STVR cuts staff and Taiwan sets board term limits.

Controversy surrounds political representation on public broadcasters in Europe while attacks on PSM escalate in the US.

Governments in both Bangladesh and Kenya have announced plans to reform media organisations, while France is pushing ahead with reforms.

Opposition parties in Slovakia have filed a constitutional complaint against the public media law after it was approved by the President.

PMA calls on Slovakia's President to reject the controversial law, which could expose the public broadcaster to political interference. 

PMA joins other press freedom groups and journalists at the Slovakian public broadcaster in calling for the proposed changes to be dropped.

The plans fuel media capture concerns and present a real threat to independent public service media and media freedom in Slovakia.

The govt’s new proposal on RTVS Act caused serious concern amongst Slovaks and media freedom groups over the future of RTVS independence.

A climate of insecurity is lingering, as budget cuts and plans to dissolve RTVS into two entities were announced by the government.