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title: "PN Accuses Public Broadcaster TVM of Government Control"
date: 2026-07-10T05:02:22.586+00:00
updated: 2026-07-10T14:03:15.902+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "National"]
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# PN Accuses Public Broadcaster TVM of Government Control

## In brief

- The Nationalist Party (PN) has accused the public broadcaster, TVM, of being controlled by the government.
- PN stated that TVM is no longer acting as an independent public service and compared it to a partisan Labour channel.
- In response, the Labour Party accused the PN of attempting to obstruct PBS's coverage of government activities.

The Nationalist Party (PN) has publicly criticised the state broadcaster, TVM, alleging that it is under the control of the government. The party claims that TVM has ceased to function as an impartial public service, instead operating as a partisan outlet.

According to MaltaToday, the PN specifically described TVM as having become "Super One 2," referencing the Labour Party's own media channel. This comparison highlights the PN's belief that the public broadcaster is mirroring the editorial line of the governing party.

The Malta Independent also reported on the PN's strong condemnation, quoting the party as stating that "TVM is no longer acting as a public broadcaster." The PN's accusations suggest a significant erosion of the broadcaster's independence and its role in providing balanced news and information to the public.

In response to these allegations, the Labour Party issued its own statement, as reported by The Malta Independent. Labour accused the Nationalist Party of attempting to block the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) from covering the government's work. This counter-accusation frames the PN's criticism as an effort to stifle government communication rather than a genuine concern for media impartiality.

The ongoing dispute underscores heightened tensions between the major political parties regarding the role and perceived independence of state media in Malta.

The Labour Party has responded to the Nationalist Party's accusations concerning the public broadcaster. The PL stated that the Nationalist Party does not want the public to be aware of the achievements of a democratically elected government.

This response comes after the Nationalist Party claimed that the public broadcaster is controlled by the government and is not acting as an independent public service.

## The Spin Room

**Medium media divide.** TVM News presented both the PN's accusation and the PL's response, while ONE News focused on the Labour Party's counter-argument, suggesting the PN wants to hide government achievements.

- **ONE News:** Emphasised the Labour Party's perspective, suggesting the Nationalist Party is trying to prevent the public from knowing about government accomplishments.
- **TVM News:** Reported on both the Nationalist Party's call for public broadcaster independence and the Labour Party's response.

## Updates

- **2026-07-10:** The Labour Party responded to the Nationalist Party's accusations, stating that the PN does not want the public to be informed about the government's achievements.

## Sources (5, 4 outlets)

- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-07-09/local-news/Labour-accuses-PN-of-trying-to-block-PBS-coverage-of-government-work-6736291239)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-07-09/local-news/TVM-is-no-longer-acting-as-a-public-broadcaster-PN-says-government-controls-public-broadcasting-6736291231)
- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/143065/pn_says_tvm_has_become_super_one_2)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/il-pn-ma-jridx-lin-nies-ikunu-jafu-xqed-iwettaq-gvern-elett-demokratikament/)
- [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/pn-says-public-broadcaster-should-be-restored-to-independence-pl-response/ "PN says public broadcaster should be restored to independence – PL response")

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