Czech public television

Czech public broadcasters staged a warning strike against a government plan to shift funding from user fees to the state budget, which critics argue could threaten media independence. The plan, approved by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's coalition government, would reduce funding by 15% and lead to layoffs and program cancellations.

Thousands of Czechs protested in Prague against the government's plan to overhaul public broadcasting funding, which they argue threatens media independence. The demonstration occurred near Czech public television offices ahead of a planned warning strike by staff.

Thousands of Czechs protested against a government plan to shift public broadcaster funding from fees to the state budget, fearing threats to media independence. Critics, including international media organizations, argue the move could enable political control, similar to situations in Slovakia and Hungary.

Thousands of Czechs protested against a government plan to shift public broadcaster funding from fees to the state budget, fearing it would compromise media independence. Critics, including international media organizations, argue the change could enable government control, similar to populist regimes in Slovakia and Hungary.