Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the Polish government aims to protect major television stations in the country, such as the United States-owned TVN, against hostile purchases such as attempts made by Russia.
The Prime Minister urged the immediate adoption of the directive earlier in the month so that Poland could safeguard against Russia’s attempts to influence Europe’s democracy and political processes, referencing the recent presidential election in Romania that was voided due to allegations of Russia influence.
“TVN and Polsat will be put in the register of strategic firms that are under protection against hostile takeover or one that is considered dangerous from the point of view of the interest of the Polish state,” Tusk said, according to the Associated Press.
“We want to protect our countries and the European Union against interference into the electoral processes or attempts at taking over or interfering with the work of our media,” Tusk added, while speaking alongside visiting Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal.
Reports have been circulating that Warner Bros. Discovery is planning to sell TVN and that right-wing and EU-sceptic Law and Justice party may be one of the interested buyers.
