"They immediately started lying and scaring," Babiš criticizes the opposition over fees

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš dismissed opposition claims that the abolition of broadcasting fees threatens the independence of Czech public media. He stated that the government is fulfilling its electoral promises by proposing the law to eliminate these fees. Babiš criticized the opposition for inciting protests and spreading misinformation about the implications for democracy. He emphasized that public media belong to all citizens, not to specific political figures. Meanwhile, protests occurred in Prague against the coalition's plans, with opposition leaders encouraging public support. The vote on the fee abolition is scheduled for early Saturday morning, amidst ongoing tensions in the parliament.