Czech Television

Czech Television (CT) is the national public television broadcaster of the Czech Republic, alongside Czech Radio (CRo), forming the country's public service media landscape. Recently, CT has become a focal point of significant public and employee opposition due to proposed government plans to place its funding under direct state control. This move has sparked widespread concern among critics and employees, who fear it represents a threat to the independence of public media and could lead to political interference. In response to these plans, thousands of CT staff participated in a one-day "warning" strike, demanding the government abandon the proposed funding changes. This industrial action represents a major escalation in a prolonged confrontation between public broadcasters and the government, highlighting the current tension surrounding the autonomy and funding of Czech public media.