Klempíř moves to remove former ČT Dvořák from audiovisual fund board
Minister Klempíř announced the dismissal of ex-ČT chief Dvořák from the board of the audiovisual fund after a budget dispute with the fund’s leadership.
The government failed to approve the 2027 budget proposal for the audiovisual fund last week, prompting Minister Klempíř to press the fund’s management for a lower support amount. The board, however, stood by the figure that had been adopted in September when a short-term plan for the next year was approved. As the disagreement persisted, Klempíř announced that former ČT head Dvořák would be removed from the fund’s board. The decision underscores a broader clash between the ministry and the fund over the scale of state aid to public broadcasting. No further details on the replacement process were provided.
Why it matters
The dismissal highlights political friction over funding public media in the Czech Republic.
How this story developed
- Oct 24 Regional protests march toward Prague demanding independent financing for public broadcasters
- Oct 27 The government announced the amendment will proceed to a second reading with debate limited to technical details.
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