A ban on reporting from the Belarus border and a proposed media ownership law add to concerns over press freedom in Poland, says RSF.

A ban on reporting from the Belarus border and a proposed media ownership law add to concerns over press freedom in Poland, says RSF.
The station, which is owned by American conglomerate Discovery, is often critical of the Polish government in its coverage.
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Mateusz Morawiecki says he “invites specialists from our American partners to analyse what we are talking about here”.
The signatories criticise the actions of the government and call for an intervention from international public opinion.
The latest developments have raised further concern over government influence.
TVN, which is owned by Discovery, Inc., is disliked by PiS for its often critical coverage of the government.
Orlen is responding to a court decision to suspend its purchase of hundreds of media outlets.
But a conservative journalism society says it is “Catholic and patriotic” voices which are under threat.
Poland is following Hungary’s example in seeking to “muzzle” reporting, says the IPI.
Orlen is buying Polska Press from its German owner, Verlagsgruppe Passau.
Barbara Erling
Polish media have suffered during the global crisis, but also face some unique challenges and dangers.