Thousands marched in the streets of Prague because from now on, public media would be financed not directly by the population, but by the state.

Thousands protested in Prague against changes to the funding system of Czech public media, which currently relies on mandatory subscription fees. The coalition government led by Andrej Babis plans to finance these media through the state budget at a reduced cost. This proposal has sparked significant public resistance due to fears of government influence over media independence. The protest, organized by the civil group 'A Million Moments for Democracy', criticized the government's approach to passing the law without substantial debate. President Petr Pavel also condemned the rapid approval process, warning of potential threats to democracy. Further protests are planned, with opposition parties viewing the proposal as a restriction on press freedom.