Czech Radio plans balanced budget for 2025 amid funding uncertainty

Czech Radio has announced a balanced budget for 2025, with costs and revenues both set at 2.36 billion Czech crowns (€95 million / $100 million). This represents a decrease of 34 million crowns compared to the current year.

"2025 is the last year when Czech Radio can maintain its full range of services under the current license fee of 45 CZK (€1.80) per month. However, we remain hopeful that the major media amendment will be approved, stabilizing Czech Radio's funding for the coming years," said René Zavoral, Director General of Czech Radio.

The budget is based on the current Radio and Television License Fee Act. If parliament approves the proposed fee increase, radio management will prepare an updated version.

The budget will ensure the operation of Czech Radio's 25 stations: four nationwide channels (Radiožurnál, Dvojka, Vltava, Plus), six specialized stations (Radio Junior, Jazz, D-dur, Radio Wave, Radiožurnál Sport, Pohoda), fourteen regional stations, and international broadcasting (Radio Prague International) in six languages.

No salary increases for employees or adjustments to freelance contributor rates are planned for 2025.