Tusk's Government and President Duda Clash Over Rapid Media Reforms in Poland
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Poland's new government under PM Tusk has rapidly moved to remove pro-PiS loyalists from top state media positions, sparking a political battle.
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President Duda, a PiS ally, has opposed the media changes as violating principles and laws.
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PiS and its supporters are challenging the changes, appointing their own people to roles and occupying media buildings.
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There are concerns Tusk's government may be overstepping laws to undo PiS's past media control, albeit the need for media reforms is recognized.
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The public broadcaster TVP now has competing managers from government vs PiS appointees, creating uncertainty over who is legally in charge.