Media Freedom Under Threat? Czech Journalists Form Human Chain In Protest |
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jun 23, 2026, 01:12 IST | Updated: Jun 23, 2026, 01:12 IST
Hundreds of journalists and media supporters in the Czech Republic joined hands in a symbolic human chain to protest proposed changes to public media funding. Critics fear the new rules, which would shift funding responsibility to the state budget, could weaken the independence of public broadcasters and increase political influence over journalism.
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