Following the Velvet Revolution of 1989, the government lost its power to ceased interfere in editorial decisions.

In 1993, the government relinquished control of the agency, which has since been managed by its CEO in his sole responsibility.

The lower house of Parliament elects a ČTK Council of seven people with limited oversight responsibilities.

[2] It was renamed from Czechoslovak to Czech News Agency on 1 January 1993 when Czechoslovakia split.

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