MPs voted in a secret ballot to name Ladislav Jakl, a controversial
politician who ran unsuccessfully for the Senate, to the Radio and
Television Council.
Jakl, who long served as the right-hand man of former president Václav
Klaus, received 88 votes in the second round of the secret ballot, 6 more
than he needed. He was nominated by the opposition far-right Freedom and
Direct Democracy party.
Among other things, the Radio and Television Council grants, modifies and
withdraws broadcasting licences, oversees the plurality of programme
offerings and information, and ensures the independence of broadcasters.