Protests against what is described as an unlawful attempt to seize control of public media are not limited to Warsaw. A demonstration was organized in Poznań, marking the fifth consecutive day of action as concerned residents rally to defend state broadcasting from what opponents call political interference.
A sizable crowd gathered in the streets of Poznań to voice opposition to what critics label the government’s illegal takeover of state media. Officials from the capital of Greater Poland have stated that the turnout appears to be record-breaking, underscoring a broad base of support for independent reporting and media autonomy amid mounting political pressure.
Today in Poznań there is a record turnout at the fifth protest against the attack on the media
“The crow cannot defeat the eagle.” For the fifth time, residents of Poznań voiced their opposition to what they describe as an assault on media freedom by the current national government, emphasizing the importance of journalistic independence in a functioning democracy.
The crowd’s chants included calls for accountability, with demonstrators voicing concerns about the impact of political decisions on editorial independence and public trust in state media as a pillar of civic information.
The Rota was also sung, a traditional signal of solidarity and historical remembrance that some participants invoked to remind onlookers of the enduring connection between national identity and a free press.
Read also: Public figures and commentators have weighed in on the protests, highlighting the ongoing debate over democracy and the role of media in modern governance. New participants and observers joined the scene to witness a moment described by many as a test of democratic norms in the country.
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Source: wPolityce