Thousands rally in Prague as Czech government fast-tracks public media funding overhaul
Critics say plan threatens independence; vote passed in early hours after limited debate
Thousands of protesters filled Prague's Old Town Square on Sunday, renewing opposition to a government plan to overhaul funding for public broadcasters, after the ruling coalition unexpectedly fast-tracked the legislation in an early-morning parliamentary vote. The demonstrators, led by the group Million Moments for Democracy, demanded the withdrawal of the draft and called for a thorough public debate.