Million Moments for Democracy

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.