Agora accuses secretary of broadcasting watchdog of a conflict of interests

Agora, the publisher of the largest domestic daily newspaper, Gazeta Wyborcza, and shareholder in 24 local radio stations, is trying to dismiss one of the most influential members and Secretary of the National Radio and Television Council (KRRiTV), Wlodzimierz Czarzasty. Moreover, Agora wants the State Tribunal to analyze its accusations. According to Gazeta Wyborcza, the KRRiTV secretary is in contravention of two laws. Firstly, he and his wife jointly own a 10% stake in music company Muza in contravention of the anti-corruption act. Furthermore, the company is a shareholder of Euromedia, which produces television programs and the act states that members of the Council must not profit from radio or television markets. According to Czarzasty, Agora chose this moment for its accusations, as the Sejm holiday period is coming to a close and the deputies will soon continue discussions on amendments to the radio and television bill. The secretary claims he was merely looking after the interests of the State. (Rzeczpospolita, pp. A1, A3) M.M.