TVP accused of leftist, pro-government bias by Rzeczpospolita daily

TVP has become almost an unofficial supporter of the left-wing government, stated daily Rzeczpospolita in its third report on domestic television channels. According to research by the newspaper, representatives of the president, government, and coalition parties constitute a vast majority of the guests taking part in virtually every news and current affairs program broadcast by TVP. The journalists also found TVP biased in favor of the government on controversial topics, including concerns over monetary policy, EU integration and the Szczecin Shipyard. Rzeczpospolita attacked TVP for avoiding awkward subjects and supporting the government in its efforts to blame former Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek and his cabinet for many of the difficulties that Poland is currently facing. (Rzeczpospolita, pp. A1, S) M.K.