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Thousands protest Prague plan to control public broadcasting

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Thousands of Czechs gathered in Prague to protest a government plan to change the funding of public broadcasters. Critics argue that shifting funding from individual fees to the state budget will allow the government to exert control over media outlets. Organizers stated that the media should not be controlled by politicians and belong to the public. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a significant policy change affecting public broadcasting and media independence, drawing a large public protest. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Thousands protest Prague plan to control public broadcasting

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Thousands rally in Prague against government’s public broadcasting overhaul plan

    Thousands of Czechs rallied in the capital on Sunday to condemn a plan by the government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babis to overhaul funding for public broadcasters that is considered dangerous for their independence. The protesters gathered in front of the Czech publ…

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