The state assets minister says that Orlen is first undertaking a restructuring of Polska Press to make it more independent and profitable.
The state assets minister says that Orlen is first undertaking a restructuring of Polska Press to make it more independent and profitable.
Orlen bought Polska Press, which publishes hundreds of newspapers and websites, in 2021.
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Its ethics council is concerned at Orlen’s ownership of dozens of local media outlets.
Poland again reached a record low, having fallen every year since 2015, when it reached its highest ever position.
Jakub Wiech
The Polish state oil giant has an opportunity to join the European elite, but this will come at a high price.
The latest developments have raised further concern over government influence.
Norway’s Oil Fund owns a minority stake in Orlen, the Polish state firm that has bought hundreds of newspapers.
Orlen is responding to a court decision to suspend its purchase of hundreds of media outlets.
It has fallen every year since 2015, when it reached its highest ever position.
Orlen now owns hundreds of local newspapers and websites.
Agnieszka Wądołowska
Orlen is buying hundreds of local newspapers and websites from their German owner.