Thousands rallied in Prague against proposals to fund Czech public broadcasters from the state budget. The government says the change would ease household costs, while critics warn it could weaken editorial independence.
Chinook helicopters and A400M aircraft are to receive firefighting equipment as ministers set out new protections for fire crews and investment in peatland restoration.
Ministers say simpler company reporting and extended import tariff suspensions could save firms nearly £800 million a year, as the government prepares its Budget.
Serbia votes on Sunday after a large Belgrade rally for a student-backed movement which emerged from protests over the deadly Novi Sad railway station collapse.
Demonstrations across Poland followed a narrow parliamentary vote on two bills that could relax abortion restrictions, although neither measure is yet law.
