"It resembles censorship." Literary magazines protested against the new grant conditions.

Several Czech literary magazines have protested against new funding conditions from the Ministry of Culture that prohibit political writing, likening it to censorship. In a joint statement, they demand that the funding criteria for 2027 remain the same as in 2026, emphasizing the importance of independent literary discourse. The Ministry's recent changes, which exclude political journalism, have raised concerns about potential pressure on independent publications. Critics argue that such restrictions threaten the existence of established literary journals and undermine cultural reflection. The Ministry has faced backlash from various cultural associations regarding similar funding changes for professional artistic ensembles.