Thousands of people marched in Prague on Sunday to protest the Czech government's plan to overhaul the financing system for public media. The demonstrations focused on a decades-old system that critics argue is being dismantled to allow for political interference.
The government of Prime Minister Andrej Babis has been accused of attempting to take control over public broadcasters. The proposed overhaul would result in a 15% funding cut and provides no guarantees for continued future funding.
Critics contend that these budget reductions will compromise the independence of public media. As part of the protests, journalists and employees formed a human chain around the Czech public radio in Prague.