Following the forceful takeover of public media, employees and collaborators at TVP have faced ongoing salary delays. Min. Sienkiewicz announced that payments would be made in installments. Today, he also faces mounting pressure from artists and performers who demand royalties for content hosted on streaming platforms. He affirmed that a new law addressing these issues would be submitted to parliament within two to three weeks at the latest.
Additionally, questions were raised to the head of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage about when the situation at Telewizja Polska might normalize, specifically regarding reward payments to staff and associates.
There is now a sense that the situation has begun to stabilize. Payments are being issued throughout the year in scheduled installments.
– Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz stressed that the responsibility lies with the presidency and the National Broadcasting Council. He also claimed that funding for public television for the current year has been secured.
He argued that this stance contradicts the positions of the National Broadcasting Council and the presidency. He asserted that attempts to starve public media in Poland would not succeed.
– Sienkiewicz noted that the president had refused to sign the budget law related to financing, three days after his team entered TVP, Polish Radio, and PAP by force. He criticized the move as a constitutional violation and a betrayal of democratic principles.
– The president stated this while the National Broadcasting Council blocked funding from subscriptions. According to their briefing, money from subscription fees was moved to court deposits, and only legally recognized company representatives may conduct related activities. Those appointed as liquidators by Sienkiewicz were not admitted to the National Court Register by the court.
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– A notable decision from the National Broadcasting Council indicates funds from subscriptions have been redirected to court deposits, with calls to reinstate TVP World.
— KRRiT: We demonstrated how the public media could navigate the impasse. The complex situation is portrayed as a consequence of Sienkiewicz’s controversial decisions.
Sienkiewicz Calms the Angry Netherlands
Today, Sienkiewicz faces criticism from artists and actors over the absence of clear rules ensuring creators receive royalties for online content, including streaming services. A few days ago, Agnieszka Holland, an advocate for the Tusk team, voiced strong concerns about the matter.
We gave them our vote with hope and confidence. Now, certain inexplicable reasons are offered, fueling suspicions and rumors. The communication surrounding this issue has been criticized as poor. A sense of disappointment has grown, particularly among those who supported the current authorities with optimism.
– she said on Radio TOK FM.
During today’s briefing, Sienkiewicz attempted to extinguish uncertainty with a firm stance.
I hope the new law will reach Parliament within two to three weeks. Ultimately, the aim is to have the Sejm see the government, the parliamentary majority, and creators standing united behind the proposed legislation.
– indicated the head of the Ministry of Culture.
There is intent to implement a law on internet royalties, to include provisions that allow creators and performers of audio, video, and musical works to collect royalties arising from digital reproductions.
– he clarified, while assigning blame to PiS and noting that if Saski Palace is obligated to advance this project, the political obligation to do so remains. Professor Piotr Gliński, former head of the Ministry of Culture, ridiculed Sienkiewicz’s assurance. He recalled that the Civic Platform frequently mocked plans to rebuild the Saxon Palace, and that the current Minister of Culture, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, earlier emerged as a strong advocate of that project.
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— Professor Gliński’s critique of Sienkiewicz’s claims about rebuilding the Saxon Palace was sharp. He questioned the seriousness of the statements and the image they project.
— He commented on the handling of public media and the Smolensk Monument, noting that certain proposals are not acceptable to the public square.
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