Czech Television (ČT) is facing a potential budget shortfall of 1.75 billion Czech crowns (approximately €73 million) next year due to a proposed government change in funding mechanisms. The shortfall stems from a 1.3 billion crown difference between license fee revenue and projected state budget allocations. Additionally, ČT will not be able to draw upon 463 million crowns in reserves as it did in 2024, referencing the government’s own previous budget for the broadcaster. The proposed funding model relies on figures from ČT’s 2024 budget, despite the anticipated reduction in funds. ČT reports that the revenue decline could escalate to 2.4 billion crowns by 2028. This significant reduction in funding raises concerns about the future of public service broadcasting in the Czech Republic. The government has yet to comment on the specific impact of the changes.