The Future of Public Broadcasting in Europe: Why TV Licences Are Disappearing

Ireland's national broadcaster, RTE, is facing a crisis that could change the landscape of public broadcasting. A scandal involving payments to one of its top presenters has exposed shady practices, leading to calls for a major overhaul, including scrapping the Television license. This resonates with a European trend as countries like France, Norway, Sweden, and Hungary have already shifted to tax-based funding for public broadcasting. But what does this mean for the future of public broadcasting in Europe?