🚨 On 8 March Switzerland votes on the SBC Initiative to cut the media licence fee. PMA supports our member SRG SSR and calls for a 'NO' vote.
Capping at CHF 200 & exempting companies would damage democracy, cultural cohesion, and the creative economy and force long-term decline.
Full statement ⬇️
🚨 NEW INTERVIEW: The head of Estonian public broadcaster, ERR, on why they're facing a funding crisis, how the EMFA is shaking things up in Estonia, and why ERR became designated as an “Operator of Essential Services”.
@errnews.bsky.social
➡️ www.publicmediaalliance.org/errs-funding...
NEW: PMA welcomes the announcement of over $650 million of funding for #USAGM, allowing its subsidiary orgs. to resume their critical work.
The actions of the #Trump presidency defunding USAGM last year will have lasting consequences for the agency.
www.publicmediaalliance.org/pma-welcomes...
NEW: PMA opposes proposal to cut funding for Swiss public media.
The proposed funding cut - the 'SBC Initiative' - would be devastating for PSM, jobs, media pluralism and #Switzerland's unique cultural landscape.
Read the full statement: www.publicmediaalliance.org/pma-opposes-...
#PSM #Funding
NEW: PMA and others call for the reform of #Albania's public broadcaster RTSH through democratic, lawful and institutional means.
RTSH has faced systemic and longstanding problems in delivering its public service remit.
@mediafreedomeu.bsky.social
www.publicmediaalliance.org/albania-pma-...
What ‘critical infrastructure’ means for public media
The debate over whether public service media should be regarded as ‘critical infrastructure’ is escalating. (Yes, it definitely should be.)
via @publicmedia.bsky.social
www.publicmediaalliance.org/what-being-c...
NEW: PMA is proud to welcome its new board, president and vice-presidents, bringing together public media leaders from eleven countries across five continents.
Claude Galipeau, @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social has been elected as the new president of PMA.
www.publicmediaalliance.org/new-pma-boar...
What are the main questions shaping the PSM funding debate in 2026?
In our latest analysis piece, we examine the licence fee model used by public broadcasters, and its relevance amid shifting global technology use and increasingly fragmented audiences.
www.publicmediaalliance.org/the-two-ques...
🚨 Ghana's President has deliberated replacing GBC's existing licence fee.
PMA is open to investigating whether the licence fee is still the most appropriate funding model for #Ghana's public media, or if there are other feasible alternatives available.
www.publicmediaalliance.org/ghana-new-fu...
NEW: UNESCO IPDC supports two PMA-led projects for 2026
We are pleased to share that two projects - media literacy in the #Caribbean, and woman journalist safety in #WestAfrica - have been awarded funding by UNESCO IPDC for 2026.
Find out more: www.publicmediaalliance.org/unesco-ipdc-...
How can responsible #AI shape the future of international public media?
PMA members can sign up for our roundtable that will explore 'Responsible AI in International Public Media' with a focus on procurement, geopolitics and governance.
🗓️ 29 January
www.publicmediaalliance.org/roundtable-r...
"More than ever, international collaboration is needed to support PSM, their mission and their values."
Today, CEO Kristian Porter joined PMA member
@rtvenoticias.rtve.es in #Madrid, to highlight the value of trusted, independent media, and its role in defending democratic freedom.
NEW: We are delighted to welcome #Germany's ARD as the newest member of our global association.
PMA and ARD will collaborate to tackle global challenges facing #PSM, including prominence & discoverability in an era of market disruption & disinformation.
www.publicmediaalliance.org/ard-joins-th...
NEW: PMA and international media freedom organisations urge the new #CzechRepublic government to "uphold the secure and viable funding of Czechia’s public media system" in an open letter to the administration.
www.publicmediaalliance.org/media-freedo...
@rsf.org; @globalfreemedia.bsky.social
What lies ahead for PSM in 2026?
To mark a new year, we have assembled a global cohort of experts to consider what this year could bring for the PSM landscape.
With insights from @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social , @fiatifta.bsky.social ; @npr.org and more.
www.publicmediaalliance.org/psm-predicti...
