On March 21, Prague witnessed a significant anti-government protest, drawing tens of thousands of participants, marking the largest demonstration in the Czech Republic since 2019. Organized at Letna park, a historic site for protests, demonstrators rallied against the policies of Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his coalition government. Estimates suggest that the crowd might have reached up to 200,000, as people waved Czech flags and carried banners inscribed with messages such as "Let's defend democracy." The protest was primarily fueled by fears among the citizens that the government's trajectory might lead the Czech Republic away from its European Union commitments and closer to the styles of governance seen in Hungary and Slovakia, both nations grappling with democratic backsliding. Protest leaders articulated their concerns about proposed legislative changes that resemble Russia’s laws on foreign agents, which could impose restrictions on NGOs and individuals who receive foreign funding. They claimed that such legislation poses a potential threat to civic freedom and the integrity of democracy in the country. Prominent figures, like the former head of the Academy of Sciences, Vaclav Paces, addressed the crowd, warning that the proposed laws could easily be weaponized against civil society. As attendees expressed their unwavering commitment to defending democracy, this protest not only reflects current political sentiments but also underscores a critical juncture in the Czech Republic's political landscape, with potential consequences for its future alignment within Europe and its democratic values.