With the proposed amount, ČT will not be able to function as it should, Chudárek said in the committee.

The Czech Television (ČT) faces a budget cut of about one billion crowns, which could hinder its operations, according to its director Hynek Chudárek. The proposed government plan shifts funding from viewer fees to the state budget, resulting in reduced financial support. Chudárek emphasized that the current fee collection system is effective and has improved taxpayer morale. Meanwhile, Czech Radio (ČRo) director René Zavoral criticized the government's proposal, advocating for the retention of the existing fee system, which is successful in several EU countries. Some lawmakers argue that the fee collection process is inefficient and propose eliminating related administrative costs.