Polish State TV Channel Suspended Amid Propaganda Allegations

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Polish news channel TVP Info, a state-run 24-hour station, has been taken off air amid accusations of becoming too politicized and serving as a propaganda outlet for the right-wing Law and Justice party. The move, which also involved the sacking of public media authorities, has sparked anger and claims of illegal actions reminiscent of communist times. The new prime minister, Donald Tusk, has pledged to create more balanced media channels, but critics argue that this move is a step towards dictatorship.
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