The Czech Republic plans to raise the future of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) at a meeting of European Union foreign ministers on Monday. This comes after the U.S. cut funding for the news service, which broadcasts to countries like Russia, Belarus, and Iran.

“We need political will to act, and I’ll push for that today,” said Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky ahead of the Brussels meeting.

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) recently ended grants to RFE/RL, a move that has sparked concern. Based in Prague, RFE/RL provides news to 23 countries where press freedom is under threat.

The funding cut follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on Friday, targeting several federal agencies, including Voice of America. The order is part of his administration’s efforts to reduce bureaucracy.

RFE/RL CEO Stephen Capus warned that defunding the service would be a “massive gift to America’s enemies,” emphasizing its critical role in delivering independent news to regions with restricted media freedom.

The Czech Republic’s push for discussions highlights the growing urgency to address the future of RFE/RL and its mission to support free press worldwide.