Parliamentary elections have begun in Serbia, which are seen as a referendum on the populist leader Aleksandar Vučić and his policies, while the main competitor is the student candidate backed by the opposition. #SrbskéVolby #AleksandarVučić #Demokracie (translated)
The author stated that Babiš's government demonstrated its conception of democracy by attempting to subordinate the state to its own interests, silence the opposition, and destroy independent public media. He called for a meeting today at 4:00 PM in Old Town Square to defend freedom. #demokracie #svoboda #protest #CZ (translated)
The author quoted the conclusion of the speech, which stated that democracy is at risk of being lost if people entrust it to those who do not mean well for it. He added that, in his opinion, they must not allow this and that he will personally do his utmost for it. #demokracie #svoboda #politika #CZ (translated)
Actors from Ostrava expressed criticism of the government proposal to abolish television and radio fees after the premiere of the performance, pointing out the importance of independent media and the significance of public services for society as a whole. #ČeskáTelevize #VeřejnáSlužba #Demokracie (translated)
The author stated that democracy requires not only the possibility for the majority to impose its will but also respect for the rights of the minority, independent institutions, and the rules binding for any democratically elected majority. According to him, the responsibility for this lies with everyone, especially those who, according to the incomplete sentence in the contribution, "have"... (translated)
The time 4:36, which became a symbol of the current political situation, gained attention after the proposal to abolish the licensing fees was approved without warning and sparked a widespread response on social media. #ČeskýRozhlas #MilionChvilek #Demokracie (translated)
This weekend, protests by the Million Moments for Democracy began in defense of Czech Television and Czech Radio, which will culminate on Sunday in Prague's Old Town Square, while former leader of TOP 09 Miroslav Kalousek criticized the change in media funding but rejected the label of nationalization. #Protesty #VeřejnoprávníMédia #Demokracie (translated)
The author wrote that at night in the streets around the House of Representatives, according to him, a civil society was being born or renewed, which he described as the only force capable of defending the free and democratic character of the Czech state. #občanskáspolečnost #demokracie #Českárepublika #CZ (translated)
The former prime minister, after discussions about fees, emphasizes the importance of protecting minorities and media independence in a democratic system, while criticizing the rapid consideration of government proposals that could jeopardize their objectivity and public oversight. #Demokracie #NezávisláMédia #Opozice (translated)
The author criticized the approach of the government coalition in promoting changes to the financing of Czech Television and Czech Radio. He wrote that the coalition unexpectedly moved the item to an earlier spot on the agenda, then limited the speeches and set a time to end the debate regardless of whether anyone else wanted to speak. According to him, the voting was firmly set for 4:36. https://t.co/jpSLd9MZZ2 #demokracie #ČT #ČRo #CZ (translated)
The author of the article wrote that Andrej Babiš was confusing democracy with a regime in which the opposition is silent, the media listens, and citizens conform. He stated that such a regime had already existed in the Czech Republic and should not return. https://t.co/UQgUn59k5Q #demokracie #svoboda #opozice #CZ (translated)
President Petr Pavel expressed concern over the unexpected vote to abolish fees for public media, which he believes undermines the good intentions of the proposers and requires a return to substantive debate and respect among political parties. #ČT #ČRo #demokracie (translated)
President Petr Pavel urged politicians to calm emotions and return to substantive debate in connection with the heightened situation in the Chamber and changes in fees for public media. #demokracie #veřejnoprávnímédia #PetrPavel (translated)
Pavel urged politicians to calm emotions and adhere to the rules while discussing the proposal to abolish television and radio fees, which has passed to the second reading, with the opposition promising resistance to this change. #politika #demokracie #sněmovna (translated)
The author wrote that the government should have immediately responded to the president's warning and stopped the gradual destruction and takeover of public service media. He added that, in his opinion, laws should not be adopted through fraud or violence. #politika #mediálníctví #demokracie #CZ (translated)
The author described today's session of the Chamber of Deputies regarding the funding of Czech Television and Czech Radio as another warning. He wrote that in his opinion, it shows how thin the line is between budgetary responsibility and the draining of the state, as well as between democracy and dictatorship. At the same time, he criticized the arrogance of power, the attempt to silence civil society, and the restriction of public service media. https://t.co/KbfCpa0r09 #Demokracie #SvobodaSlova #ObčanskáSpolečnost #CZ (translated)
The author of the contribution linked the formulation "increasing political pressures," which he attributed to Jozef Sikela, to the program of the party that won the elections. He labeled his comment as another part of the clash "EU vs. democracy." #politika #demokracie #EU #CZ #EU (translated)
The author stated that, in his opinion, it is not only about Czech Television and Czech Radio, but about a broader attack on the institutions of liberal democracy. He accused the government of attacking independent courts including the Constitutional Court, civil society, and human rights organizations, and wrote that it targets everything it cannot control. #liberálnídemokracie #lidskápráva #nezávislost #CZ (translated)
The author wrote that those who wanted to demonstrate their omnipotence and the helplessness of others, according to him, did not succeed. He stated that true power lay in the desire for freedom, which he believed was present all night in the square and would return there again. He added that this development could no longer be stopped, and he thanked and wished everyone a good night. https://t.co/0GBfPDzaPP #svoboda #demokracie #protest #CZ (translated)
The author of the post stated that the government wanted to prevent citizens from expressing opinions, which is why they scheduled the voting for Saturday at half past four in the morning. He thanked the supporters, who he said were heard all night, and wrote that around midnight they were close to revoking something. https://t.co/YN5DTG78a7 #politika #občanskápráva #demokracie #CZ (translated)
