It was no coincidence that we gathered again on May 5 for another battle—and not just for Czech Radio.
Babiš’s government has decided to steal Czech Television and Czech Radio from the public—and take firm control of them.
Without any debate, they want to destroy the funding system that has worked for decades and guaranteed these media outlets’ independence.
The experiences of Hungary and Slovakia show that if they succeed, it will amount to the de facto elimination of these media’s independence.
The goal is not to make things easier for the people, who will end up paying for it all with their taxes anyway.
The goal is to weaken the media, blackmail them—and then turn them into a mouthpiece for politicians.
