"Poland's Government Overhauls Far-Right Public Media"

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"Poland's Government Overhauls Far-Right Public Media"
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Poland's new liberal government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, has swiftly taken control of the state-funded TVP broadcaster from the far-right nationalist Law and Justice party, which had turned it into a propaganda machine. The changes include firing the old leadership, replacing the editorial staff, and broadcasting news unfavorable to the new government, aiming to restore impartiality and calmness to the news. The move comes after the EU cut off funding to Poland due to concerns about media impartiality, and a survey shows 56% of voters support the Tusk government's changes.

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