Politicians from the ruling coalition often direct attacks at TV Republika. Fearing difficult questions, government representatives—led by Donald Tusk—refuse to allow the station’s journalists to attend press briefings. Today, from the parliamentary podium, Marcin Józefaciuk, a controversial MP from Civic Coalition (KO), launched yet another attack on Republika.
The December 13 Coalition’s attacks on TV Republika—Poland’s largest news channel (and more)—are intensifying. Today in the Sejm, during the presence of Maciej Świrski, Chairman of the National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT), they once again made their stance clear.
As a reminder, Świrski presented the KRRiT’s 2024 activity report today, along with information regarding the activities of the National Media Council in 2024.
Józefaciuk Targets Republika
Marcin Józefaciuk, an MP from the Civic Coalition, took to the parliamentary floor, clearly troubled by the fact that Republika has been broadcasting—legally—on a national multiplex for a year now. In his speech, he lamented the continued operation of the station run by the Free Speech House.
“This debate cannot ignore the matter of TV Republika, an outlet clearly loyal to one political faction. It was granted a broadcasting license for the multiplex in June 2024. The Provincial Administrative Court overturned this decision in April 2025, citing serious procedural errors. Nevertheless, the station continues to operate without disruption, while its management attacks the judiciary and alleges political interference,” said the Tusk-aligned MP.
He then posed a series of pointed questions, directed at KRRiT (National Broadcasting Council):
“Does the National Broadcasting Council even have the mandate to ensure equal treatment for all broadcasters? Why did the Council grant TV Republika a license under conditions that the court has deemed improper? Did the Council ensure equal opportunity in the MUX-8 licensing process, given that the court ruled it failed to consider all applications and didn’t present clear criteria? Doesn’t this situation demonstrate a lack of effective oversight by the Council over its own conduct? And do you not see the need for reforms that would bring more transparency to the licensing process, procedural protections for participants, and stronger supervision over the Council’s operations?”
he thundered.