Protest on Letná targets government policies

A large protest organised by the civic group Million Moments for Democracy began on Prague’s Letná plain on Saturday afternoon, drawing attention to what organisers describe as threats to democratic standards. The rally, titled “We Will Not Let Our Future Be Stolen”, criticises the government of Andrej Babiš (ANO), including its approach to public media funding, defence spending and security policy. Organisers expected hundreds of thousands of participants, recalling a similarly large demonstration at the same location in 2019. The area has been equipped with large screens and extensive security measures, while transport in the vicinity has been affected by the influx of people.

Participants carried Czech, EU, NATO and Ukrainian flags, alongside banners both supporting democratic institutions and sharply criticising the government. The Letná plain has long served as a symbolic venue for mass protests, including major demonstrations during the events of 1989.