Czech coalition abolishes RTV tax, public media to be state-funded; workers strike

The Czech ruling coalition passed the first reading of a bill abolishing the license fee for Czech Television and Czech Radio, shifting funding to the state budget. Public media workers have announced a full-day strike in response, citing concerns over editorial independence. The move marks a significant shift in Czech media funding and could escalate political tensions.

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