In a reference to the mass street protests that took place in January, the journalists thanked the public for supporting them. Earlier this week the International Journalists Federation, based in Brussels, issued a report on the crisis, saying it was a result of Czechs' deep-rooted feeling that politicians were controlling information. It also said the fight for impartial public broadcasting was far from over in various East European countries. For example, staff at the national radio station in Bulgaria have also held protests over the appointment of a new head. In the Czech Republic, the crisis has led to a new media law being passed, but it is unclear whether it will really provide better safeguards against political interference.
Critics say it is worse than the old legislation.
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