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Slovakia's government approves controversial overhaul of public broadcasting

The Slovak government led by Prime Minister Robert Fico approved a law tightening control over RTVS, raising concerns about media freedom in Slovakia.
The proposed law includes changing RTVS to STVR, ending current leadership mandates, and altering the council selection process, favoring the ruling coalition.
Despite backlash from over 1,200 RTVS employees, journalists, opposition, and international entities, the government expects Parliament to pass the changes in June.

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