Public service agreements to guide Czech Television and Czech Radio
The government is introducing public service agreements to define the roles of public television and radio over the next five years, providing a clear operational framework.
My texts about licence fees
Czech parliament advances public media reform bill despite opposition
The Czech Chamber of Deputies has moved an amendment to laws governing Czech Television and Czech Radio to its second reading, despite opposition efforts to block or revise the bill.
Private TV stations slam Czech TV's ads and sports investments
The Association of Commercial Television calls for a clear definition of public service media and its financing.
Coalition government proposes inflation clause for radio and TV fees
The amendment aims to ensure stable funding for public service media by automatically adjusting fees based on inflation.
Czech journalists urge government to expedite public media funding law
Czech branch of the IPI calls for immediate fee increase and continued dialogue with private media.
Czech businesses push back on proposed changes to TV and radio fees
Czech Ministry of Culture faces backlash from businesses over proposed changes to television and radio fees. Critics argue it could burden companies and disrupt the media landscape.
Czech industry groups call for halting amendments to public TV law
Industry associations and commercial TV stations in the Czech Republic urge the Ministry of Culture to pause proposed changes to the public television law. They call for expert discussions before budgetary adjustments.
TV and radio fees to rise in Czech Republic in 2025
A new law proposal by the Czech Ministry of Culture suggests higher TV and radio fees for households and businesses starting January 2025. Changes aim to adjust the funding model for public broadcasters.
Czech TV fee hike sparks controversy among broadcasters
The proposed hike has drawn criticism from private TV broadcasters, who fear it could disrupt the market balance and disadvantage commercial players.
Czech TV unionists end strike alert after achieving goals
Television unionists have called off their strike alert after securing collective agreements and drawing attention to unsatisfactory funding.
TV fees likely to stay in the Czech Republic
Unlike other European countries, the Czech Republic will not abolish TV licence fees. Ministry of Culture looks to neighbouring Germany for inspiration.