On April 22, 2026, students in major cities throughout the Czech Republic took to the streets to protest against the government's plans to cut funding for public media.
The coalition government, led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, has proposed scrapping the fees that individuals, households, and businesses currently pay to access public media outlets.
This decision has sparked significant backlash, as many believe it could undermine the quality and accessibility of public media in the country.