A 24-hour warning strike began Monday at Czech Television (ČT) and Czech Radio (ČRo) as employees protest a government plan to abolish television and radio license fees. The proposed change would fund the public broadcasters through the state budget, a move employees fear will compromise their independence. The strike is impacting programming across all stations, excluding children’s channels Déčko and Radio Junior. Initial disruptions included a delayed broadcast of the midnight news on ČT24, preceded by a countdown clock and explanatory text. The news was then introduced by an anchor dressed in black, signaling the protest. Union representatives argue the current funding model safeguards editorial independence, a principle they believe is at risk with state financing. The government maintains the change aims to modernize funding and reduce the financial burden on citizens.