The European Commission has criticized the Czech Republic for failing to revise and complete rules regarding conflicts of interest, particularly concerning beneficial ownership. This assessment is part of the Commission’s annual Rule of Law Report. The report expresses concern over a government proposal to abolish fees for public media broadcasters. No further steps have been taken to improve media ownership transparency, according to the Commission. The lack of progress on conflict of interest regulations raises concerns about potential undue influence. The proposed abolishment of media fees is viewed as potentially impacting the financial independence of public service media. These findings highlight ongoing issues regarding the rule of law within the Czech Republic.