Czech lower house passes broadcasting fee abolition; protests erupt

The Czech Chamber of Deputies approved in a fast-track first reading a bill to abolish broadcasting fees, a move critics say threatens public media independence. Protests followed in several cities. The bill's passage through the Senate and potential presidential veto remain uncertain, but the speed of the first reading signals a determined legislative push.

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