Reference date: 25 October 2026 — demonstration; initial vote early 24 October
Thousands demonstrated in Prague on 25 October after lawmakers initially backed changes to public-media funding, Reuters reported. The bill would replace household fees for Czech Television and Czech Radio with state-budget funding.
Critics say the change could increase political pressure. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš says it concerns funding transparency, not an attack on independence. The proposal is at committee stage and still needs further votes.
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