Public Media Funding Clash: Czech public broadcasters launched a warning strike over the government’s plan to scrap the licence fee from January 2027 and switch to state budget funding, with critics warning of weaker independence and a real-terms cut plus job losses. EU Climate Finance Push: Eastern and Central European states, including Czechia, urged the EU to boost the ETS “modernisation fund” to keep the energy transition on track for poorer members as Brussels prepares ETS changes. AI Infrastructure Bid: Czechia approved a move to sign a joint procurement deal for a European AI Gigafactory, aiming to attract private investment while reserving computing capacity for public institutions if selected. Logistics Real Estate Deal: Czech logistics startup Grid.online raised €4m to expand its shared last-mile network after scaling deliveries 10×; separately, HelloParks completed the sale of its fully leased FT1 warehouse in Fót to an international investor. Industrial Restructuring: Synthomer agreed to divest its Czech acrylate monomers business in Sokolov to Mutares, with supply arrangements expected to continue under new ownership. Transport & Infrastructure: Prague approved a transport plan through 2030 and is set to start construction on the next Metro D section. Safety in Motorsport: MotoGP banned front holeshot start devices immediately and will widen grid spacing from the German GP to improve race-start safety.