Czech PM Babiš dismisses media fee abolition concerns as hysteria

Czech PM Andrej Babiš downplays criticism that abolishing public media fees would undermine democratic independence, calling it unnecessary hysteria. The move is part of a broader government effort to cut public spending, but critics warn it could increase political influence over public broadcasters. The outcome remains uncertain as the proposal faces parliamentary debate.

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