Czech coalition fast-tracks TV/radio fee abolition, bypassing committee

The Czech ruling coalition (ANO, SPD, Motorists) added a proposal to abolish TV and radio license fees to the parliamentary agenda on Friday, sending it to second reading on Saturday. Deputy committee chair Libor Vondráček claims he was not informed of the debate, alleging a procedural breach. The move would cut funding for public broadcasters, raising concerns about media independence and fiscal impact.

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