Thousands protest in Prague over Czech public media funding bill
Reuters and the Associated Press reported thousands rallied in Prague on Sunday after lawmakers gave initial backing to a public-media funding overhaul.
- The Philadelphia Inquirer is now reporting this
- New headline Was: “Thousands protest Czech government's public media overhaul after rushed vote”
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Where they agree
- Thousands protested in Prague on Sunday after an overnight first reading of a public-media funding overhaul.
- The bill would replace household fees with state-budget financing and reduce funding by about 15%.
- Prime Minister Andrej Babis's government has clashed with public and other media.