Czech Radio, also known as Cesky Rozhlas or CRo, is a state-owned entity headquartered in Czechia. Founded in 1923, the organization employs approximately 1040 individuals and reported $103.2M in revenue as of 2023. As a public radio broadcaster, the company operates continuously, primarily offering broadcast television and radio services. It holds the distinction of being the oldest national radio broadcaster in continental Europe and the second-oldest in Europe after the BBC. Established in 1992 by the Czech Radio Act, which outlines its operational and financial framework, Czech Radio functions as the successor to the previous state-owned Czechoslovak Radio, which ceased operations by 1992.
Around 1,800 employees of Czech Television and Czech Radio, nearly 40% of their combined workforce, signed a statement on February 10, 2026, expressing concern over perceived attempts to control public service media. They view the government’s plan to abolish television and radio license fees and fund public media from the state budget as a threat to institutional independence. Previously, on January 23, Czech Radio and the Václav Havel Library signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, outlining a framework for joint cultural, educational, and media activities throughout 2026. This followed a January 22 statement from Czech Television's General Director Hynk Chudárek and its leadership, asserting that television fees remain the preferred funding method, crucial for ensuring the institution's independence and predictable production planning. Earlier, on January 21, the Senate formally opposed the abolition of radio and television fees for Czech Television and Czech Radio, passing a resolution that urged the government to abandon its plan to dismantle the fee system, which has reliably functioned for over 30 years.
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