Mariusz Błaszczak appeared as a guest on wPolsce.pl television, speaking on matters connected to media freedom and the role of media in a healthy democracy. As the leader of the Law and Justice club, he highlighted the need for independent media to provide a balanced view of current events and to hold those in power accountable. His comments came in the context of the broader political discussion surrounding how the media landscape should function in Poland.
Błaszczak referred to the recent gathering titled the Protest of the Free Poles, describing it as a public show of support for a media environment that is free from undue interference. He noted that a considerable number of people traveled to Warsaw to participate, despite it being a weekday and despite unfavorable weather. He stressed that the event did not harbor blasphemous rhetoric, and he framed those in attendance as concerned citizens who are paying close attention to the country’s situation.
From his perspective, the turnout signified backing for the party following its electoral success on October 15. He observed that some attendees may not have voted for PiS but chose to participate anyway, suggesting that those who did vote were perhaps aligned with a third option that he described as positioned between PiS and PO. He suggested that many participants were motivated by discontent with the direction of current policy and political leadership, rather than strict party allegiance.
In the section titled Free Media, the PiS club’s head emphasized the importance of preserving independent reporting across outlets that reflect the broader reality of society. He expressed appreciation for wPolsce.pl TV, TV Republika, and TV Trwam, arguing that these platforms cover issues that the mainstream media often does not address. He cited topics such as the migration pact, which he described as potentially dangerous for Poland, and warned that pushing through changes to EU treaties could erode national independence by concentrating decision-making within Berlin and on a centralized European Union framework.
Referring to recent legal actions involving MPs Kamiński and Wąsik, he claimed that authorities have pursued punitive measures as part of a wider effort to address corruption among elites. He criticized what he called a deep state that he believes has gained power in the country, arguing that it tolerates anti-corruption efforts only when they affect lower levels of power, and that the real objective is retaliation against those who challenged corruption at the highest echelons.
Overall, the remarks framed media freedom as a cornerstone of national sovereignty and a check on power. They pointed to the role of alternative media outlets in providing coverage that may not be available in more mainstream channels, and they articulated concerns about external influences on Poland’s political and legal landscape.
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Source: wPolityce