The head of the KRRiT dismissed the accusations and described the move as “an attempt to intimidate a constitutional body”.
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Report finds pro-government bias at state TV after Tusk takeover
The report compares the output of TVP with the reporting of the two largest private broadcasters.
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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.
US owner defends Polish TV station as ruling party MP refuses to rule out state-backed buyout
Discovery hit out at the “increasing overstepping of their competences by the regulatory authorities” in Poland.
Ruling party submits law that could end US ownership of Poland’s biggest private TV station
TVN, which is owned by Discovery, Inc., is disliked by PiS for its often critical coverage of the government.
State TV is Poles’ least trusted news source, finds Oxford University study
Just 36% of Poles trust TVP, while 46% distrust it.
