Czech cabinet blocks President Pavel from July NATO summit
What's next: Pavel has threatened to go to the Constitutional Court as the dispute exposes Prague's split over defense spending and Ukraine.
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Thousands in Prague protest Czech plan to scrap public media fees
What's next: Czech Television and Czech Radio workers plan a strike Monday as critics warn the switch would cut funding by 15%.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Czech plan cuts public media funding 15%, ends license fees
Why it matters: Critics say shifting broadcasters to the state budget opens the door to political pressure and newsroom layoffs.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times