Polish government wants to curb role of foreign media
11 November 2020 |
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Warsaw has long talked of curbing what it sees as the overmighty role of foreign media. But as PiS's polls fall, the coalition it leads fragments. With its best friend in Washington departing, it may have to think again.
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