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Tens of thousands protested in Prague against the Czech government's plan to eliminate the household tax funding public media, fearing it would compromise editorial independence. The demonstration coincided with the upcoming national holiday commemorating the Velvet Revolution. Protesters wore pointed hats made from newspapers to honor a beloved children's character from public television. Critics argue the legislative initiative, supported by the ruling coalition, aims to undermine public media's autonomy, drawing comparisons to media reforms in Hungary. The government claims the reform reduces financial burdens on citizens, while opponents warn it threatens the integrity of public broadcasting.