The law will allow tech firms to “use our content free of charge and with impunity, and transfer the profits abroad”, say over 350 media outlets.
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State TV news seen as least objective by Poles
Almost 90% of politicians appearing on TVP’s main evening news discussion show were from the ruling coalition.
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Reporters claim Polish soldiers “broke the law” in “attack” near border
A new recording revealed shouts and offensive language during the search.
US-owned TVN24 receives last-minute renewal of broadcasting licence in Poland
But the future of TVN still remains in doubt as parliament considers legislation to restrict foreign media ownership.
“Press freedom state of emergency” declared in Poland by Reporters Without Borders
A ban on reporting from the Belarus border and a proposed media ownership law add to concerns over press freedom in Poland, says RSF.
TVN “is not free media”, says Polish PM. Foreign-owned outlets are “used against us”
The prime minister has defended a proposal by the ruling party to restrict foreign media ownership, which he says is against Poland’s interests.
Rights groups “alarmed” over charges against journalists for reporting from Polish border
Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders have commented on the treatment of reporters in the border emergency zone.
Polish president hints at veto of media ownership law
Andrzej Duda called the bill “controversial” and said that Poland “must weigh up our interests”.
Polish channel TVN24 gets Dutch broadcast licence amid fears over future in Poland
The station, which is owned by American conglomerate Discovery, is often critical of the Polish government in its coverage.
EU, US and UK criticise Poland’s media law, but Polish PM says they misunderstand it
Mateusz Morawiecki says he “invites specialists from our American partners to analyse what we are talking about here”.
Polish parliament passes media ownership restrictions amid angry scenes
The bill is seen to be aimed in particular at American-owned broadcaster TVN.
Polish state TV provides almost 100% negative coverage of opposition leader, finds study
TVP’s main evening news has mentioned the opposition leader almost every day.
Hundreds of Polish journalists sign open letter defending TVN and media freedom
The signatories criticise the actions of the government and call for an intervention from international public opinion.
Fourteenth newspaper editor leaves since Polish state oil giant media takeover
The latest developments have raised further concern over government influence.
