Czech lower house passes broadcasting fee abolition; protests erupt
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Tens of thousands rallied in Prague and other Czech cities against a hastily debated public service media law, organized by Milion chvilek pro demokracii. The protests signal significant public opposition to government media policy, potentially escalating political tensions.
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The Czech government has advanced legislation to abolish public broadcasting fees and shift funding to the state budget, passing a first reading in the Chamber of Deputies. This move has triggered widespread protests, a planned journalists' strike, and strong criticism regarding potential threats to media independence, with comparisons drawn to Hungary's media landscape. The final passage of the bill and its long-term impact remain uncertain.
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