A report has surfaced indicating that officials linked to the president of Telewizja Polska were appointed by the National Media Council. The individuals implicated are said to have sent a demand for payment to Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, stating a claim of 45 million PLN before a court. The communication names an acting representative of Telewizja Polska SA in Warsaw and references an appointment as chairman of the company’s board, made by a council resolution dated December 26, 2023. The document requests settlement within three days from receipt and characterizes the sum as partial compensation for alleged damages to the company caused by what is described as unlawful actions taken during the latter part of December this year.
The disclosure raises questions about the scope of authority exercised by the president of Telewizja Polska. The claim asserts that the actions overstepped powers granted by his official role as Minister of Culture and National Heritage, and that such moves led to financial and operational losses for the broadcaster. Specific consequences cited include a decline in broadcasting capacity on several channels, a shortfall in advertising revenue, and the temporary shutdown of the TVP.INFO portal. In addition, the narrative alleges that materials prepared by staff and collaborators of Telewizja Polska SA were removed from the archives during the disputed period.
The communication also lists the company’s bank details to facilitate the suggested transfer. It is stated that the 45 million PLN figure is only a partial assessment of losses, to be refined through an independent audit conducted by a qualified data controller. Details of the audit’s scope were promised in a separate letter once finalized.
Beyond the monetary demand, the document references what it describes as personal actions conducted outside the powers legally allocated to the Minister of Culture and National Heritage. It is alleged that these actions clashed with the company’s statutes and with provisions of the Broadcasting Act of December 29, 1992 and the National Media Council Act of June 22, 2016. The text further claims that such actions contributed to the removal of corporate authorities and an ineffective approach to liquidation, resulting in significant asset losses for Telewizja Polska SA.
The document also notes that, should the demand be ignored, the issuer plans to pursue a formal lawsuit in a competent ordinary court, warning that continued inaction could lead to additional procedural costs for the recipient.
In summary, the episode centers on a high-stakes financial claim and the broader question of governance within Telewizja Polska. The parties involved have not publicly commented beyond the document itself, leaving room for further scrutiny of the legal and regulatory conclusions presented in the filing. The situation highlights the delicate balance between corporate accountability, regulatory authority, and the legal avenues available for resolving disputes of this nature. The evolving events will likely prompt additional commentary from industry observers and legal experts as more information becomes available. [citation attributed to wPolityce]