EU hypocrisy over Polish government attack on media
Date 08/07/2011• "The systematic attack by the current Polish Government on citizens and journalists who are critical of the current regime is outrageous," UKIP Leader Nigel Farage MEP said today in London, echoing the…
— Hermann Kelly IFP (@hermannkelly) December 20, 2023
This audacious move by Poland’s pro-EU government, led by Donald Tusk, raises serious concerns about democratic principles. Seizing control of public broadcasters, firing management, and taking channels off-air is a blatant disregard for media independence. The sit-in protest by the Law and Justice party reflects a justifiable reaction against this authoritarian action. The occupation of TVP HQ by police only adds to the suppression of dissent, painting a grim picture of the government’s commitment to democratic values. Such heavy-handed tactics undermine the very essence of a free and open society, casting doubt on the government’s commitment to pluralism and democratic governance.