Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Magdalena PACIOREK

EXPLAINED: Polish state media bosses sacked populists occupy tv buildings | Rare Historical Photos

Police officers entered the headquarters of Polish public television (Credit: AFP)

Poland's pro-EU government on Wednesday launched a reform of state media and sacked their management, as right-wing lawmakers staged a sit-in to protest the changes and public broadcasts were interrupted.

The shakeup comes a week after Prime Minister Donald Tusk took power and after eight years of rule by the right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) party.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.