# Czech Republic advances media funding overhaul despite criticism

https://mins.news/en/item/113924

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-24 11:50 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/24/czech-republic-advances-media-funding-overhaul-despite-criticism?traffic_source=rss

> The Czech governing coalition advanced a proposal to replace the 205-crown household broadcasting fee with state-budget funding, despite warnings that the change could weaken public broadcasters’ independence. The bill was sent to committees after a rare overnight vote. Journalists and other employees announced a strike for November 3, while a civic group called for a Sunday protest.

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