Tens of Thousands Protest in Prague Against Government Media Funding Changes
An estimated tens of thousands of Czech citizens congregated in Prague's Old Town Square to protest the ruling coalition's planned changes to state broadcaster funding. Demonstrators carried flags and signs warning that bringing the broadcasters completely under the state budget by phasing out independent license fees would threaten journalistic independence.
Date: May 5, 2026
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Conflict: None
Category: protest
Severity: HIGH
Source: Reuters