[hackandthink]

In Germany, public (öffentlich-rechtlich) media are generously financed with a household tax. Unfortunately, the quality of reporting is still poor. Most of the money is spent on stupid entertainment and sports reporting.

The reduction of direct state/party influence (2014) has also achieved little.

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rundfunkrat

[boxed]

Yea, Sweden has a similar system and problem. A bit part is that the public broadcasters think they are competing on views. Which is rather wrongheaded I think. They should focus on quality and education, not on just getting views without substance.