Thousands Rally in Prague in Support of Public Media
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Concerns that the Czech Republic is heading in the wrong direction under the current government of the ANO, SPD and Motorists movement and disagreement with the transfer of funding for Czech Television and Czech Radio to the state budget. These were the most common concerns of people who headed to the demonstration and march organized by the Milion Chvilek association on Sunday afternoon. From Old Town Square, the demonstrators peacefully walked…
People gathered in front of the Government Office on Monday for another protest against the cancellation of fees for Czech Television and Czech Radio. "We cannot remain silent now," said Mikuláš Minář, chairman of the Million Moments for Democracy association. Take this thing down and Oto, pack it up, chanted the demonstrators in front of the government, where Andrej Babiš's cabinet is also holding talks. The government coalition already has a n…
Thousands of people demonstrated this Sunday in Prague against the Czech government's plan to change the funding model of public communication agencies. The demonstrators argue that the measure may compromise the editorial independence of public radio and television, making them dependent on the state budget.
Report: Demonstrations for the withdrawal of the bill on the financing of public media have escalated into calls for the resignation of Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř (for Motoristy). The Million Moments Association is planning further protests.
Opponents of the proposal that abolishes concession fees and ties Czech Television and Czech Radio to the state budget marched through Prague.
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