# Czech government fast-tracks public media overhaul criticised as a power grab

https://mins.news/en/item/112693

- Reuters, 2026-10-23 12:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/czech-government-fast-tracks-public-media-revamp-criticised-power-grab-2026-10-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6adb53618aa25d0001363307

> The Czech ruling coalition moved on Friday to accelerate legislation that would shift public media funding into the state budget and cut it. Critics say the plan threatens press independence.

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