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The Czech Republic has advanced a media funding overhaul despite criticism.

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Journalists in the Czech Republic are preparing to strike as political leaders advance a media funding overhaul. Critics argue this shift threatens press independence, with the government reportedly pushing reforms that journalists fear will compromise their role as independent watchdogs. The situation has escalated into a potential labor dispute involving a significant portion of the media workforce.

Key points

• Journalists in the Czech Republic are preparing to strike as politicians push through changes that critics say threaten independence.

Context

The Czech Republic is advancing a media funding overhaul that has triggered a strike by journalists. Critics argue this shift threatens press independence, with the government reportedly pushing reforms that journalists fear will compromise their role as independent watchdogs. The situation has escalated into a potential labor dispute involving a significant portion of the media workforce.

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Evidence is limited to a single sentence stating journalists are preparing to strike. No specific dates, numbers, or names of affected journalists are provided. The article does not specify the exact nature of the funding changes or the specific political actors involved in the overhaul.

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