Tens of thousands protest in Prague over Czech broadcaster funding cuts
Tens of thousands protested in Prague against a proposed end to household broadcasting fees and a 15 per cent cut to broadcasters’ budgets. The bill has passed a preliminary vote but is not yet final.
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Tens of thousands of people protested in Prague on Sunday against the Czech government’s plan to abolish household broadcasting fees and cut broadcasters’ budgets by 15 per cent. The bill has passed a preliminary vote but still faces further consideration in parliament.
The government of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš says the change would fulfil a promise to ease residents’ financial burdens. It wants to move broadcaster funding into the state budget and end the monthly household fee of 205 Czech koruna (about €8.40).
Critics say the changes could undermine broadcasters’ independence and long-term financial stability, leaving them more exposed to political pressure. Public broadcaster employees held a one-day strike earlier this month.
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