Slovakia to Overhaul Public Broadcasting Amid Criticism

The government's controversial plan to replace RTVS with STVR has sparked widespread protests and concerns over media independence.

Slovakia's government, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, approved a plan to replace the existing public broadcaster RTVS with a new entity, Slovak Television and Radio (STVR).
Critics argue that the new broadcaster will serve as a government mouthpiece, undermining media independence and pluralism.
Protests have erupted in response to the overhaul, with opposition from journalists, media freedom groups, and international organizations.
The European Broadcasting Union has expressed concerns that the plan violates the European Act on Freedom of the Media.
The parliament, dominated by Fico's coalition, is expected to pass the proposal in June.