Public Broadcaster Strike in Czechia Over Political Independence
Thousands of employees from Czech Television and Czech Radio held a 24-hour warning strike across Prague and regional hubs. The media workers are protesting a controversial legislative push by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's government to strip the broadcasters of license fee funding and place them under direct state budget control, which journalists warn will destroy editorial independence.
Date: June 22, 2026
Location: Prague, Czechia
Conflict: None
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Guardian / Reuters