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Thousands of Slovaks rallied in the capital on Thursday to protest \u2013 again \u2013 a controversial overhaul of the country\u2019s public radio and television services, a move that critics say would result in the government taking full control of the media.<\/p>\n

The coalition government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico<\/a> approved the measure on April 24, and the Parliament, where Fico\u2019s coalition government has a majority, is expected to approve it in June.<\/p>\n

SLOVAKIA’S PUBLIC BROADCASTING OVERHAUL ALLOWS GOVERNMENT TO CONTROL MEDIA, CRITICS SAY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The plan has been widely criticized by President Zuzana \u010caputov\u00e1<\/a>, local journalists, the opposition, international media organizations and the European Commission.<\/p>\n

The proposed changes would mean the public broadcaster known as RTVS would cease to exist and be replaced by a new organization.<\/p>\n

“The Slovak democracy needs a strong and independent RTVS and its employees need your support,” Michal \u0160ime\u010dka, the head of Progressive Slovakia, the major opposition party that organized the protest, told a crowd of several thousands at Bratislava Freedom Square.<\/p>\n

“If Fico takes control of RTVS, it would mean a decisive step on the way towards Orb\u00e1n and Putin,” \u0160ime\u010dka said.<\/p>\n

The takeover plan was drafted by Culture Minister Martina \u0160imkovi\u010dov\u00e1, who represents the Slovak National Party, an ultra-nationalist member of the coalition government. She has worked for an internet television outlet known for spreading disinformation.<\/p>\n

\u0160imkovi\u010dov\u00e1 said the current broadcaster gives space only to mainstream views and censors the rest. The broadcaster has denied the claim.<\/p>\n

“They don\u2019t understand that the essence of public broadcasting is to protect democracy, the rule of law and freedom,” said Zora Jaurov\u00e1, a lawmaker for the Progressive Slovakia party.<\/p>\n

Under her plan, the new broadcaster \u2014 Slovak television and radio, or STVR \u2014 will have a director selected by a council whose nine members will be nominated by the Culture Ministry and Parliament. The current director has a parliamentary mandate until 2027.<\/p>\n

Fico\u2019s leftist Smer (Direction) party won the Sept. 30 parliamentary elections on a pro-Russian and anti-American platform.<\/p>\n

Critics worry Slovakia under Fico will abandon the country’s pro-Western course and follow the direction of Hungary under populist Prime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thousands have repeatedly rallied in the capital and across Slovakia to protest Fico’s policies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/world\/thousands-rally-slovakia-protest-controversial-overhaul-public-broadcasting <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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