Thousands of Czechs rally against a government plan to overhaul the funding of public broadcasters
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.
TL;DR
- Thousands of Czechs demonstrated in the capital.
- The rally was a protest against a government plan.
- The plan involves overhauling funding for public broadcasters.
- Critics view the plan as dangerous for the independence of public broadcasters.
- Andrej Babis is the populist Prime Minister leading the government.