The strike has begun, Czech Television and Radio have limited live broadcasting and news coverage

A strike by employees of Czech Television and Czech Radio began on Tuesday, protesting against a coalition proposal to change public media funding. News presenters wore black and read from scripts in a darkened studio, announcing the strike every hour. The programming was significantly altered, with many shows replaced by archived content and limited live broadcasts. The strike was initiated in response to a proposed law that would eliminate broadcasting fees, threatening the financial independence of public media. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš dismissed the strike's concerns, asserting that the funding changes are part of his party's electoral program.