Swedish Radio joins the Public Media Alliance
We are proud to announce that Swedish Radio have become members of the Public Media Alliance (PMA), the largest global association of public broadcasters, with its CEO Cilla Benkö joining the PMA Board.
Insight | Impartial media is necessary to avoid parallel realities
Swedish Radio CEO, Cilla Benkö, and Programme Director, Björn Löfdahl, write about the importance of impartial media in light of the polarised debate we have seen in the US in recent times, and in connection with the recent US election.
Swedish Radio’s Director-General Cilla Benkö: Attacks on journalists in the US show that words can be dangerous
While demonstrations against police violence and racism are sweeping the US, there have been alarming reports of journalists being violently attacked by both police and demonstrators. The ground for these attacks has been laid by frenzied rhetoric, with the media time after time identified as the enemy.
Insight | An essential and important role in difficult times
The demand for the latest correct information about corona is high among the public. Cilla Benkö, CEO of Sveriges Radio writes about the continued work to reach listeners with often vital content at the company that must not be silenced.
Swedish Radio’s Director-General Cilla Benkö: Punishment for crimes against journalists must be harsher
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on November 2 brings to the public’s attention crimes against journalists all over the world.
New conditions for Swedish public media hammered out in parliament
Sweden’s Riksdag votes in favour of government bill to strengthen local journalism and allow public broadcasters to expand their online footprint, but there’s a caveat.
Danish Broadcasting Corporation and public service broadcasting under threat
Ten Directors-General of public service companies in Europe sign statement in support of Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR).