A ban on reporting from the Belarus border and a proposed media ownership law add to concerns over press freedom in Poland, says RSF.
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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.
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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”.
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.
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.
Polish state oil giant says legal challenge to stop its media takeover is “obviously unfounded”
Orlen is responding to a court decision to suspend its purchase of hundreds of media outlets.
Report identifies 187 state-linked lawsuits “harassing” media under current Polish government
But a conservative journalism society says it is “Catholic and patriotic” voices which are under threat.
Polish government “attacking independent media”, finds International Press Institute report
Poland is following Hungary’s example in seeking to “muzzle” reporting, says the IPI.
Polish state energy giant buys hundreds of local media outlets from German owner
Orlen is buying Polska Press from its German owner, Verlagsgruppe Passau.
Polish media under the pandemic: fears over financial future and political interference
Barbara Erling
Polish media have suffered during the global crisis, but also face some unique challenges and dangers.
