The Council of Europe recognises the important role of public service media in upholding the fundamental right of freedom of expression, enabling people to seek and receive information, and promoting the values of democracy, diversity and social cohesion.
It promotes the principle of sound governance as a decisive factor for public service media to deliver its vital contribution in the modern media environment.
In exercising their role, public service media face a number of challenges, such as securing the right level of independence from those holding economic and political power, securing appropriate funding, adapting to the digital age and maintaining high editorial standards in a competitive market.
Various bodies of the Council of Europe have taken steps in order to identify risks, promote standards, enhance international co-operation and build capacity in member states. A summary of this work – put in place through reports, platforms, recommendations, resolutions, international conferences and cooperation projects – can be found in the Council of Europe Public Service Media Leaflet.
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