A leading independent television broadcaster in Poland is expressing concern that the state broadcasting regulator has not yet renewed a license that expires next year for its main channel.
The authorities’ treatment of TVN in the past has raised concerns about declining media freedom in Poland by a government that the European Union accuses of eroding democratic norms.
The CEO of TVN, Kasia Kieli, said in a statement to The Associated Press that the company applied for its license to be renewed six months ago but still has not received an answer. The delay in renewing the channel’s license follows an attempt by the ruling conservative party, Law and Justice, to force the U.S. owner to give up its controlling share in the company with a controversial media bill. That 2021 bill sparked street protests and the president vetoed it.
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