Commission unmoved by protests over political television spots

The short films have appeared recently on TV, even though the official presidential campaign has not yet started. The two politicians say that they are promoting their parties and not themselves in the ads. However, according to the staff of another presidential candidate, Zbigniew Religa, the presentation of these films is a violation of the electoral law. He wanted PKW and the National Radio and Television Council (KRRiT) to "take immediate steps" concerning the matter. Stanisław Zabłocki from PKW explained that the Commission "is not entitled to censor the candidates' presentations." He added also that if the spots break the law, the broadcaster should refuse to show them. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A4) A.F.