Protesters accused the right-wing coalition of undermining democratic institutions and increasing pressure on the media. The demonstrations featured flags representing the EU, NATO, and Ukraine, reflecting broader geopolitical concerns. Central to the dissent is a proposed law requiring registration for individuals and organizations receiving foreign funding, which critics argue would restrict the operations of non-governmental organizations. President Pavel denounced the legislation as a “significant step towards the restriction of democracy.” This event was reported on March 22, 2026, by Deutschlandfunk.