A 24-hour warning strike began at midnight Sunday at Czech Television and Czech Radio, as employees protest the government’s plan to abolish license fees for the public broadcasters. The strike involves thousands of staff members from both institutions, according to Daniel Stach, a spokesperson for the “Publicly!” initiative and a CT presenter. Stach warned that eliminating license fees could open the door to further damaging cuts and potentially destroy public media in the Czech Republic. The strike is a direct response to the proposed changes in funding, which employees fear will compromise the independence and quality of public service broadcasting. The move to abolish fees is part of a broader government effort to address the national budget deficit. The outcome of the strike and the government’s response remain uncertain, but the situation highlights growing concerns about media freedom and financial stability within the Czech public broadcasting system.