State and Public Media in Europe in 2025
Europe continues to lead globally in terms of editorial independence of its public media, but the trend of gradual decline has persisted in 2025. According to our latest mapping, of…
Regional Overviews
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State and Public Media in Eurasia in 2025
The Eurasian region presents significant challenges for state-controlled media. Traditional outlets such as television and radio remain dominant, enjoying extensive reach and large audiences. Their popularity makes them valuable instruments…
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State and Public Media in Asia in 2025
The state and public media landscape in Asia has undergone dynamic changes in 2025. Although the sector remains heavily dominated by government influence, with over 70% of the 120 public…
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State and Public Media in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025
In Sub-Saharan Africa, government dominance over the media landscape remains overwhelming, with 96% of the region’s 137 media outlets either directly state-controlled or effectively captured by government entities. Although this…
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State and Public Media in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025
The state-control model remains the dominant paradigm across Latin America and the Caribbean, with more than three-quarters of the 67 state and public media companies surveyed in the region falling…
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State and Public Media in MENA Region in 2025
State and public media across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) remain firmly under government control. As of 2025, an overwhelming 97% of surveyed outlets lack editorial independence—marking a…
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Key Findings of State Media Monitor 2024 Published
The number of media outlets falling under government control continues to grow, while the independent public media sector is facing new threats. The government maintains a firm grip on state…
