Anti-government rally in Czech capital Prague draws tens of thousands
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Tens of thousands gathered in Prague's Letná park to protest against Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's government, expressing concerns over threats to democracy and shifts toward autocratic policies.
- Protesters criticized Babiš's coalition with the Freedom and Direct Democracy party and Motorists for Themselves, highlighting their extreme views and opposition to EU policies on environment, migration, and aid to Ukraine.
- The government is preparing controversial legislation inspired by a Russian foreign agents law, which would require NGOs and individuals receiving foreign aid to register, raising fears of restricted personal freedoms.
- Demonstrators also opposed plans to change public broadcaster funding, potentially increasing government control, and condemned parliamentary decisions protecting Babiš and the lower house Speaker from prosecution.
