The Czech government is set to discuss abolishing television and radio license fees. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced the debate, indicating ministers will also decide on the future state funding levels for Czech Television (ČT) and Czech Radio (ČRo) following the proposed change. The discussion coincides with a parliamentary proposal designed to facilitate financial audits of ČT and ČRo by the Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ), accompanying a Senate constitutional amendment. This amendment would effectively allow the NKÚ to oversee the financial management of the public broadcasters. The move signals a potential shift in how public media is financed in the Czech Republic. The outcome of the debate will determine the financial future of these key institutions.
