Domestic and Foreign Interference? Poland Plans to Prevent Hostile TV Takeovers After Romanian Elections – QUICK TAKE

Citing lessons from Romania, Tusk’s media regulation pits national security against fears of state control

12 December 2024

In a bold move to shield Polish media from democratic interference, PM Donald Tusk has classified major outlets TVN and Polsat as strategic companies, granting the government veto power over their sale. As Europe grapples with malign influence, this decision aims to fortify Poland’s information space – but its success hinges on balancing national security with press freedom.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced yesterday a new measure to classify major media outlets TVN and Polsat as strategic companies.

Under this designation, the Polish government will have the power to approve or block the sale of these companies. According to Tusk, the list – which will remain in place until the end of 2027 – aims to protect Polish media from ‘hostile takeovers’ and foreign influence, particularly from Russia.

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Jessica Moss

Jessica is a scholar of international relations and communications professional. She recently completed her Erasmus Mundus Master in Global Studies, a joint degree program which transplanted her from her home in New York to study in Leipzig, Germany and Wrocław, Poland, where she is now based. Her research focuses on transatlantic relations, migration and political theory.

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