Calm the emotions, the president urged the politicians. He was disturbed by the tense situation

President Petr Pavel expressed concerns over the recent handling of a bill to abolish fees for Czech Television and Czech Radio, emphasizing the need for public discussion. He criticized the government's approach and called for a return to respectful political discourse. Opposition leaders condemned the ruling coalition's actions, claiming they disregarded established parliamentary traditions. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš countered that the opposition was exploiting the situation for political gain. Pavel highlighted the importance of maintaining media independence and transparency in any changes to the public service media system.