Protesters at Letná demand Okamura's resignation and…

Protesters at Letná demand Okamura's resignation and withdrawal of the law

15.11.2026 17:01 HotInfo

A demonstration for the independence of public media was held on Prague's Letná on Sunday. Participants demanded the withdrawal of a bill that abolishes fees for public media, as well as the resignation of Tomio Okamura from his position as head of the Chamber of Deputies. denik.cz ↗

The event was convened by the Million Moments for Democracy association. The organizers called on the government for genuine dialogue and a change in its style of governing. The demonstration began at 2 p.m., and people arrived from various parts of the republic. irozhlas.cz ↗

According to information from the scene, Letná was completely full. The crowd chanted "Resign!" and banners featured jabs at Prime Minister Andrej Babiš as well as Tomio Okamura. Mikuláš Minář, chairman of Million Moments for Democracy, described the gathering as the largest demonstration on Letná since 1989. forum24.cz ↗

After the event ends, police will significantly restrict car traffic on Milady Horákové Street for the safety of participants. Tram service is expected to continue. denikn.cz ↗

The demonstrators' demands primarily concern the planned change to the financing of Czech Television and Czech Radio. The organizers are also linking their protest to Tomio Okamura's role in leading the lower house of Parliament. Further developments will depend on the government's stance on the bill and on whether it agrees to negotiate with its critics.