Czech unions warn state budget funding for public media threatens independence

Czech trade unions criticize a government proposal to shift public service media funding from fees to the state budget, warning it could compromise editorial independence. The plan would cut funding by nearly 1.5 billion CZK next year. The move is part of a broader government effort to reform media financing, but critics see it as a potential avenue for political pressure.

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