TV Licence envelope against an image of the BBC headquarters.

The two questions shaping the public media funding debate in 2026

Is the licence fee on the brink of extinction? With direct government funding in vogue, should we be concerned?

View of the Prague Government Office

Media freedom groups urge Czechia’s government to uphold public media’s independence

PMA has coordinated an open letter calling on the new government of the Czech Republic to uphold funding and independence of public media.

Aerial view of Česká televize.

Czech TV joins the Public Media Alliance

The Public Media Alliance is thrilled to welcome Czech TV into our association of public service media organisations.

Czech Television

Czech Republic: Independence of public broadcasters must be insulated against future attacks

Joint statement calling on the Czech Government to live up to its promises to strengthen the independence of public broadcasters ahead of its EU presidency.

Global Task Force

The threat facing Czech TV (Česká Televize)

The Global Task Force for public media is gravely concerned by recent developments in the Czech Republic which risk undermining the independence of Czech TV and its vital role in the country’s democracy.