The decision marks a further legal blow to the new government’s efforts to regain control of public media from the former ruling party.
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Polish constitutional court rules government’s measures to take over public media unconstitutional
The government responded by declaring the court’s ruling to have “no legal significance”.
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Polish cardinal accused of ignoring sex abuse cleared of wrongdoing by the Vatican
Stanisław Dziwisz has welcomed the decision and says that he “forgives” the harm done to him.
Polish state firms direct advertising cash to government-friendly media, data show
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Complaint filed against Polish public TV over “EPP – European Putin’s Party” report
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Journalists switched off their cameras and sat around a nearby table.
Special newspaper for Ukrainian refugees published in Poland
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Jakub Wiech
The Polish state oil giant has an opportunity to join the European elite, but this will come at a high price.
Ban on media at Belarus border violates freedoms, rules Polish Supreme Court
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Soros-backed investor completes 40% purchase of leading Polish media house
The deal is the third involving funds linked to the billionaire in Poland in recent years.
External forces trying to overthrow Polish government using fifth column, says head of public TV
An attempt to “destroy the Polish state” is underway, says Jacek Kurski.
Thousands protest media ownership law targeting Poland’s biggest private TV network
The American owner of TVN would have to sell its majority stake.
Poland’s territorials face accusations of abusing journalists and aid workers at Belarus border
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A spokesman for the Territorial Defence Forces denies wrongdoing.
Polish parliament unexpectedly passes bill forcing sale of US-owned TV network
“The United States is extremely disappointed,” said the American embassy.