00:02Thousands of high school and university students marched through the Czech capital on Wednesday
00:06to protest against a government plan to overhaul and reduce funding for public radio and television.
00:13The new coalition government, led by Populist Prime Minister Andrzej Babis,
00:18drafted the plan to scrap the fees that individuals, households and businesses pay to access the outlets.
00:25Instead, the public media would be fully dependent on the state budget.
00:29Critics say that would compromise their independence.
00:33The media's labor union said they were ready to go on strike if the government goes ahead with the legislation,
00:39which could take effect next year.
Comments