Poland’s Senate urged to reject amendment passed by the Sejm targeting TVN

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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on Poland’s Senate to reject the broadcasting law amendment passed by the lower house two days ago that directly targets the commercial TV broadcaster TVN and threatens press freedom. TVN’s indirect owner, the US media group Discovery, has meanwhile threatened legal action against Poland if the amendment is adopted.

In a statement issued yesterday, Discovery said it has notified Polish President Andrzej Duda of its intention to bring legal action if the amendment – which would ban companie

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