Czech Republic Advances Media Funding Overhaul Despite Criticism

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The Czech Republic abolishes the RTV tax: Public services transfer to the state budget, workers announced a strike - After a stormy night debate, the proposal to abolish the RTV tax passed the first reading, while employees of public services announce a strike on November 3

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The Czech parliament voted on Saturday to urgently consider a bill changing the financing system for public broadcasters, despite protests, opposition criticism and accusations of stifling press freedom.

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The Czech government wants to eliminate the audiovisual fee and reduce funding for public media by about 15 percent. The bill passed the first stage of parliamentary work after a late-night vote, Reuters reports.