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News / International
06 Apr. 2020 / 10:35
EBU calls on Governments to uphold independence of public service media
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is calling on governments across Europe not to take advantage of emergency measures, designed to address the coronavirus pandemic, to restrict freedom of expression, freedom of the media or the free flow of news and information, reads a press release of EBU.
During this unprecedented time, it is even more important to protect the independence and sustainability of public service media (PSM).
At times of crisis, such as this, citizens turn to PSM for reliable and trustworthy news and information. As the COVID-19 outbreak has escalated across Europe, people have turned to PSM in record numbers. We’ve seen our Members’ evening news bulletins doubling their audience when there are major breaking news announcements and online news services have tripled their reach in key markets.
The current crisis brings to the fore the indispensable role of independent PSM.
EBU asks governments and relevant authorities to ensure PSM continue to have the adequate means to respond to the crisis in a timely and professional manner and are allowed to operate in conditions that uphold their core values of independence, universality, diversity, accountability, innovation and excellence.
Journalists need to be able to do their work free of pressure and intimidation. They also need to be equipped with the necessary means of protection while reporting on the virus and its consequences.
EBU supports the joint statement by the three global and regional special rapporteurs for freedom of expression, David Kaye (U.N.), Harlem Désir (OSCE) and Edison Lanza (OAS), which requests governments to promote and protect access to and the free flow of information during pandemic.
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