The Czech government will discuss a proposal on Monday to eliminate direct license fees for public broadcasters Czech Television and Czech Radio. Currently, households pay 150 CZK monthly for television and 55 CZK for radio. This fee has been applied since May of last year to all households, even those without a traditional television set, but with access to devices like smartphones, computers, or tablets capable of receiving broadcasts. The proposal suggests funding these broadcasters through the state budget instead. The change aims to address concerns about the fairness and practicality of the current fee collection system. If approved, the shift would represent a significant change in how Czech public media is financed. The government’s decision will determine the future funding model for these key institutions.