Many people in Czechia protest. Thousands of media staff strike for 1 day. They work for public radio and TV. Many shows start late on Monday. The speakers wear black clothes. This shows their sadness. The internet has fewer news reports now.
The government wants new laws. It wants to cancel radio and TV fees. People pay money for radio and TV now. The state should pay for it soon. The media houses get much less money. Experts expect 15 percent less money.
Many people fear for media freedom. They think the state decides the news then. Station bosses fear many job losses. Up to 700 people might lose their job. President Petr Pavel criticizes the plans too. He likes the old system.
