Situation in Poland prompts EU to finally publish Media Freedom Act: Jourová
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The deputy head of the European Commission, Vera Jourová, reacted on Twitter to yesterday's adoption in the Sejm of the amendment to the Broadcasting Act, the so-called Lex TVN.
"Media pluralism and diversity of opinions are what strong democracies welcome, not fight against," she wrote on Twitter.
“The draft Polish broadcasting law sends a negative signal. We need a Media Freedom Act in the whole EU to uphold media freedom and support the rule of law," she added.
The Union wants to introduce them in 2022. The proposals will include, among others funds – nearly €400 million – for investments in the audiovisual market, as well as support in the form of loans and grants for the media.
