Czechs protest public broadcaster funding change; media independence at stake
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Tens of thousands gathered in Prague's Old Town Square to protest the government's proposed change in public service media funding, signaling broad public discontent with Prime Minister Babiš. The protest underscores political polarization ahead of upcoming elections, but its immediate policy impact remains uncertain.
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The Czech government, led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, has advanced legislation to abolish public broadcasting fees and shift funding to the state budget, passing its first parliamentary stage. This move has triggered widespread protests in Prague and other cities, organized by 'A Million Moments for Democracy', and prompted public media journalists to announce strikes. Critics allege the reform threatens media independence, drawing comparisons to Hungary's media capture, though the final outcome and full impact remain uncertain.
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