Czech media law sparks mass protests in Prague, Brno, Liberec

The Czech government, led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, has advanced legislation to abolish public broadcasting fees and shift funding to the state budget, passing its first parliamentary stage. This move has triggered widespread protests in Prague and other cities, organized by 'A Million Moments for Democracy', and prompted public media journalists to announce strikes. Critics allege the reform threatens media independence, drawing comparisons to Hungary's media capture, though the final outcome and full impact remain uncertain.