Freedom of the Press 2007: Poland
5 March 2008
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González was arrested in February 2022 while covering the humanitarian crisis on the Polish-Ukrainian border shortly after Russia’s invasion. He is accused of espionage and is the only journalist behind bars in the EU.
PiS’s defeat does not diminish the threat of media capture – particularly in countries where smaller markets can leave media more vulnerable to state pressure – and must not distract European policy makers from building the necessary safeguards.
Drafted in cooperation with Polish experts and media, the recommendations are addressed to the future members of Parliament and Government.