Despite the protests. The coalition pushed through the abolition of the license fees, the opposition is furious

The Czech Parliament's lengthy session resulted in the government majority advancing the controversial proposal to abolish broadcasting fees to the second reading. This proposal, unexpectedly prioritized by the coalition of ANO, SPD, and Motorists, will now be reviewed by parliamentary committees. The opposition criticized the move as a threat to the independence of public media, while the government argued it is not an attack on democracy. The proposal suggests funding Czech Television and Czech Radio through the state budget instead of fees. The vote on this issue is scheduled for early Saturday morning, amidst protests and heated debates.