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PoliticsPrague Erupts in Protest: Thousands Rally Against Government's Public Media Funding Overhaul
Tens of thousands protested in Prague against government plans to reform public media funding, fearing it undermines press freedom. The proposed changes, which would replace licence fees with state budget allocations, face strong opposition and potential legal challenges.
Al Jazeera English|October 25, 2026
PoliticsCzech Republic Pushes Forward Media Funding Overhaul Amidst Independence Concerns
The Czech Republic's government is advancing a controversial overhaul of public media funding, replacing household fees with state budget allocations. Critics fear this could undermine broadcaster independence, while the government insists it's a fairer system.
Al Jazeera English|October 24, 2026