Posted 12/21/2023, 4:42:09 PM
Tusk Sparks Censorship Debate by Seizing Control of Poland's State Media
- Donald Tusk seized control of Poland's state media, sacking heads of state TV, radio, and news agencies to "restore impartiality"
- Poland's state TV news channel TVP Info taken off air after Tusk took office and pledged to deconstruct broadcaster
- Tusk's actions spark censorship row with Poland's former right-wing government and supporters
- Critics argue Tusk is trying to illegally change authorities in charge of public media based on resolutions
- Tusk stated "public media as it exists in its current shape does not deserve to be financed from the taxpayer’s pocket at all"