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Protecting public interests: The controversial privatization of the Jaroslav Černi Water Institute

In 2022, the Institute for Water Management "Jaroslav Černi" was privatized despite strong opposition from citizens and experts. The potential opening of a Rio Tinto mine has highlighted the importance of safeguarding institutions of strategic significance. The debate surrounding the lithium mine project is crucial for society, intersecting issues of environmental protection, public versus private interests, politics, economics and public health. Recent discussions, including contributions from participants in the program "Utisak nedelje," have underscored these concerns. During the debate, a…