Czech public media funding reform faces delays and opposition hurdles
Government's plan to increase public broadcasting fees faces strong opposition in parliament. ANO and SPD parties signal potential shift to state budget funding after 2025.
Author: Filip Rožánek
Journalist and media analyst with more than 20 years of experience in the media market and in telecommunications.
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