An anti-government rally in central Prague attracted over 200,000 participants.
This was announced by Mikulas Minař, leader of the civil association “A Million Moments for Democracy“, which organized the rally.
“At least 200,000 to 250,000 participants“, the news portal Denikn quoted him as saying.
The speakers at the rally criticized the policies of the government of Prime Minister Andrej Babis, which came to power in the country after elections last fall.
The participants in the rally believe that democracy and freedom of speech are under threat, especially in the government's intention to tighten control over public media and non-governmental organizations. organizations.
The protesters expressed support for Czech President Petr Pavel and their commitment to the country's participation in the European Union and NATO.