Poland tightens state scrutiny of TVN ownership change, committee to advise minister

Poland's state can block the new owner of TVN from exercising shareholder rights, but the decision rests with Minister Wojciech Balczun, who must first obtain a recommendation from a special committee comprising representatives of 24 institutions. This introduces a multi-layered review process, potentially delaying or conditioning the ownership change. The move signals increased state oversight of media ownership, likely reflecting political considerations.