Czech populist coalition advances media funding overhaul despite independence concerns

The Czech ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis and backed by the far-right SPD, passed a first parliamentary hurdle on public media funding changes in an overnight vote. Critics, including opposition parties, warn the changes could weaken broadcaster independence, drawing comparisons to media reforms in Hungary. The move signals a potential shift toward greater government influence over Czech public media, though the legislative process is still in early stages.

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