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Cuts, threats of sanctions and donations | The PMA Briefing

Media freedom concerns grow in Nigeria as threats to RTV SLO’s licence fee emerge. BBC plans 10% job cuts, and NPR secures a record donation.

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How international public service media circumvent blocks

What tools do international public service media use to circumvent government-imposed blocks to news media?

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Charter submissions, channel closures, referendum rejection | The PMA Briefing

The BBC outlines its position on the Charter Review, Switzerland rejects defunding SRG, and ZDF & ARD announce channel closure.

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BBC Charter Review: The global value of the BBC

With the Charter Review underway, we asked fellow public service media to explain why the BBC plays such an important role internationally.

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How Western governments are failing to support international public service media

Funding uncertainty clouds UK, Swiss and German international services. Is the recent funding of the USAGM likely to change things?

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Emergency broadcasts, and governance & funding reforms | The PMA Briefing

The BBC launches an emergency broadcasting service in Iran, while governance changes for broadcasters in Zambia, Lithuania and Lebanon.

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BBC Group and YouTube announce new strategic partnership

The BBC Group and Youtube announce a new strategic partnership to deliver for audiences and support UK creators.

Leinster House, seat of Irish government

Legal filings, a public media levy, and must-carry obligations | The PMA Briefing

Filings from the BBC seek to have the Florida court dismiss Trump’s legal action while funding is discussed in Ghana and Ireland.

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Inquiries, consultations & hearings into PSM | The PMA Briefing

Consultation on the BBC's future opens, the EC accuses Hungary of noncompliance with EMFA, and more Indigenous language content in Peru.

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The Value of Public Service Media

PMA will soon launch the Public Media Value Index, an online compendium that illustrates the real-world benefit of public service media.