Thousands protest Czech public media funding overhaul

· Politics · Czechia

Thousands of Czechs protested in central Prague on Sunday against Prime Minister Andrej Babis's government plan to overhaul the financing of public broadcasters, which critics say threatens media freedom. Critics said the government's move to abolish household fees will leave broadcasters vulnerable to political pressure. The reform has already cleared a first hurdle.

Why it matters：The dispute is part of a wider European debate over political pressure on public broadcasters and press independence.

Key points

  • Critics say abolishing household fees leaves broadcasters vulnerable to political pressure.
  • The reform has already cleared a first hurdle.

Sources (original reporting)

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