In Prague, about 400,000 people came to a rally for the independence of the public media.
The people of the Czech Republic oppose a reform aimed at financing television and radio from the state budget.
Now these means of communication exist due to mandatory contributions from citizens and companies in the amount of 150 crowns, but the Cabinet of Ministers approved amendments to change this system and reduce their budget by 15%, reports the CTK agency.
According to the activists, the cancellation of public funding will make journalists dependent on the authorities and will lead to the closure of many programs.