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Czechs protest overnight media-funding vote; Babiš government accused of press crackdown

Thousands demonstrated in Czech cities against a media-funding reform passed in a surprise overnight parliamentary vote. Protesters allege the populist coalition of Andrej Babiš and the far-right SPD aims to undermine public broadcaster independence. The move marks a sharp escalation in domestic political tension over media freedom, with the reform's full scope and implementation still unclear.

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OKO.pressabout 18 hours agoCZCredibility 48%View source

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Model confidence0.5

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#media-freedom #public-broadcasting #protest #czech-republic #populism #parliament

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Prague

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activePolitics13h ago

Czech Government Advances Public Media Funding Reform Amid Widespread Protests

The Czech government, led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, is rapidly advancing legislation to abolish public broadcasting fees and shift funding to the state budget. This move, which critics claim threatens media independence by increasing political influence, has triggered widespread protests across Czech cities, including a large demonstration in Prague's Old Town Square. The legislative process is ongoing, with the bill having passed its first reading in the lower house, but faces further hurdles in the Senate and a potential presidential veto.

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