One of the documentary’s creators says she is considering legal action in response.
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Polish presidential candidates meet for chaotic, hastily organised TV debates
However, many candidates were absent, with Sławomir Mentzen saying he would not take part in the “circus”.
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Polish opposition submit bill to abolish state TV’s “propaganda” news channel
The legislation is spearheaded by opposition figure Rafał Trzaskowski, whom state TV news has accused of seeking to “fulfil Jewish demands”.
Polish leader Kaczyński sues journalist who alleged he is gay
The court case began yesterday.
Powerful head of Polish state TV dismissed amid speculation over return to government
A ruling party spokesman confirmed that there are “new tasks” awaiting Jacek Kurski following his departure from TVP.
YouTube removes channels of Polish far-right media group
wRealu24, whose YouTube channel had almost 550,000 subscribers and 90 million views, has been accused of spreading hate speech and Russian propaganda.
Poland summons Belarus diplomat over conviction of journalist working for Polish state TV
“Sentencing journalists to prison terms is a violation of human rights and international standards,” the ministry said.
Polish opposition to sue right-wing newspaper for Tusk “Hitler” cover
A journalist from Gazeta Polska newspaper denies that its cover is intended to liken Tusk to Hitler.
Polish court rejects appeal against detention by Spanish journalist accused of spying for Russia
The journalist, who also holds Russian citizenship, was detained on 28 February while reporting on the refugee crisis at the Polish-Ukrainian border.
The VoiCEE podcast: media independence in Central and Eastern Europe
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Poles’ trust in media declines, with state TV least trusted source, find Oxford report
Only 24% trust TVP, while the most trusted outlets are RMF (51%), Radio Zet (47%) and TVN (47%).
Kaczyński likens opposition to Russia and says “media a constraint on public debate”
“Whenever Poland’s vital interests are at stake, Tusk is against [them].”
1.5 million Polish homes to only have access to state TV after broadcast system switchover
While private broadcasters were cut off from old receivers, the government requested that TVP be allowed to continue.
Poland falls in World Press Freedom Index for seventh year running
Poland again reached a record low, having fallen every year since 2015, when it reached its highest ever position.
