The Czech Republic initiated talks with EU partners about funding Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, which is headquartered in the Czech capital, following cuts to US support.

Seven European Union countries are supporting a Czech initiative for the bloc to take over funding Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) following cuts in US support, Politico reported on 18 March, citing diplomatic sources.

This development comes after RFE/RL President and CEO Stephen Capus announced that the media organization had its federal grant agreement canceled, which had previously funded its global operations.