Thousands of protesters gathered in Prague to oppose the Czech government’s proposed overhaul of public broadcaster funding. Critics argue that the reform could reduce media independence, cut budgets by around 15%, and threaten hundreds of jobs in the public broadcasting sector. Supporters of the demonstration emphasize that public media must remain free from political influence to safeguard democratic values and journalistic integrity. The growing tension highlights an escalating national debate in Czechia over the future of press freedom and the role of state-funded media.
