Czech Republic needs to urgently address problem of press freedom
by Jane Whyatt
Political interference, hate speech aimed at journalists, low pay and lack of resources are causing serious problems in the Czech Republic’s media system. Fact-finders from four international organisations including the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom have produced a report highlighting their concerns.
Newspapers on sale in the Czech capital Prague. Photo:ECPMF
Positive recommendations from the mission include: EU and international funding to support quality investigative, local and regional journalism, a review of the Lex Babiš law, which aims to prevent politicians dominating the media market and measures to defend the independence of Public Service Media.
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