Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř will attend the November 17th commemoration on Národní třída (National Street), but organizers will not receive government funding this year. Klempíř discussed the controversy surrounding the selection of a new director for Národní galerie (National Gallery) in Prague in a conversation with iDNES.cz. He also addressed proposed budget cuts for the Státní fond audiovize (State Fund for Audiovisual Arts) and the planned overhaul of its operations. Klempíř faced scrutiny over his choices within the cultural sector and defended his decisions. The interview shed light on challenges facing Czech arts organizations and potential changes in how they are supported. These developments highlight ongoing debates about cultural policy in the Czech Republic.