Czech bishops support protests to protect media independence

The Czech Bishops' Conference expressed support for protests regarding media independence in the Czech Republic. The council called on members of parliament over the weekend to maintain the current system of fees used to fund public service media.

The bishops stated that these fees serve as an important guarantee of media independence. They requested that any decisions regarding the future of public broadcasting be made through professional and public debate that respects the editorial freedom and the specific mandate of these broadcasters.