The Czech government has expressed support for a parliamentary proposal to broaden the categories of individuals and businesses exempt from paying fees for public broadcasters Czech Television (ČT) and Czech Radio (ČRo). This comes despite the government’s existing plan to abolish the fee system altogether and instead fund the broadcasters directly from the state budget. The government intends to transition to this new funding model starting in the new year. The positive stance on the parliamentary proposal was published by the Office of the Government. While the long-term goal is complete abolition of the fee, the current move would offer immediate relief to a wider group. This suggests a phased approach to reforming public broadcasting finance. The government’s position indicates a willingness to address public concerns regarding the fee while simultaneously pursuing a more fundamental change to the funding structure.