
EBU juht räägib ERR-i rahastamisest
EBU Director Discusses Funding of ERR
EBU juht Noel Curran kohtus Eesti kultuuriministriga ja rääkis ERR-i rahastamisest. Tema sõnul on ERR Euroopas teistega võrreldes alarahastatud.
EBU Director General Noel Curran met with the Estonian Minister of Culture and discussed the funding of ERR. According to him, ERR is underfunded compared to others in Europe.
EBU Director General Noel Curran met with Estonian Minister of Culture Heidy Purga. They discussed the funding of ERR. Curran said that ERR is very unique in Europe. ERR has many viewers and trustworthy news. However, Curran said that ERR's funding is insufficient.
Curran told the minister that ERR's funding is small compared to other countries. Estonia needs a strong public media. This is important because there is a lot of misinformation in the world. Estonia's neighbors are large, and the media must be strong.
Curran said that the European Media Freedom Act requires sustainable funding. Some countries violate this regulation, and Estonia should not resemble them. ERR should be independent and well-funded.
Curran believed that Estonia needs a new media law. This law should ensure ERR's independence and long-term funding. Public media is essential for democracy. ERR should deliver trustworthy news and culture.
Curran said that there are many funding possibilities. According to him, funding depends on the size of the country and its economy. It is important that funding is long-term and independent. ERR's funding should not depend on government decisions.
Curran assessed that European public media faces significant challenges. Social media is spreading quickly, and misinformation is widespread. Public media is needed more than ever. Estonia needs strong public media.
Curran believes that trust is the key to public media. ERR is one of the best in Europe in terms of news trust. Public media must also be in the digital space. Young people use digital media more. Media must be innovative and creative.
Noel Curran is the Director General of EBU. EBU is the union of public broadcasters. ERR is a member of EBU. Curran has previously worked as a journalist and producer. He emphasizes the importance of independent and quality journalism.