Massive Prague protests erupt against Babis government as crowds demand democratic reforms

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Tens of thousands gathered today in the Czech capital for what officials are calling the largest anti-government demonstration since 2019, marching to denounce Prime Minister Andrej Babisa administration's policies on education and healthcare reformers' rights as a threat to democracy.

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Tens of thousands gathered in Prague for the largest anti-government protest since 2019.
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Demonstrators are protesting against Prime Minister Andrej Babis's administration, specifically targeting defence spending cuts and fears regarding public media ownership by his party.
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Protesters expressed strong opposition to potential Hungarian-style policies under Czech leadership.

Developments

[Mar 21] (08:59 CET) Tens of thousands rallied in Prague against Prime Minister Babis's government, focusing on defence spending cuts and public media concerns.

[Mar 23] Protesters stated they do not want to become like Hungary.

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Tens of thousands gathered for the country's largest anti-government demonstration since 2019 to protest Prime Minister Andrej Babis' defence spending cuts and plans affecting public media independence. Organizers warned that these policies could lead Czechia down a path similar to Slovakia or Hungary regarding rule-of-law issues, while citing concerns over budget reductions in defense funding for the new administration's right-wing coalition government.