Czech Republic Sees Massive Protest Against Government's Public Broadcasting Funding Plan
Thousands of people protested in Prague yesterday against a new government plan led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš that alters funding for public broadcasters. The plan, which was quickly advanced in Parliament, proposes to shift funding from fees paid by the public to direct state budget allocations, reducing media funding by approximately 15 percent. Protesters expressed concerns that this change would undermine media independence and demanded the withdrawal of the draft, calling for a comprehensive public debate. Public media workers announced plans to strike on December 3, with widespread support from various organizations and a follow-up rally scheduled for December 15.
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