Thousands of Students Protest in Prague Over Public Media Defunding

Thousands of high school and university students marched through Prague to protest a new government plan drafted by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. The proposal would overhaul and significantly reduce funding for public radio and television by making them entirely dependent on the state budget, which critics argue will severely compromise editorial independence.

Date: April 22, 2026

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Conflict: None

Category: protest

Severity: MEDIUM

Source: Associated Press (AP)

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