Former TVP chief Jacek Kurski was set to address public media reforms at the PiS convention, igniting accusations of political manipulation and mockery of voters across Poland.
Kurski Scheduled to Discuss Public Media Reforms
Jacek Kurski, the former president of TVP, was announced as a speaker on the reform of public media during the PiS convention. His remarks were expected to focus on changes to the structure and governance of Poland’s public broadcasting system.
Comments anticipating the panel began to flood social media and political forums, hinting at controversy surrounding Kurski’s past involvement with TVP.
Political Outrage Over Kurski’s Participation
Several PiS politicians, including Marcin Kierwiński, publicly denounced Kurski’s presence, arguing that he had damaged public broadcasters in the past and should not lead a discussion on reform.
Bogdan Zdrojewski catalogued the panel as “a showcase of public media in crisis” and compared the situation to Orwellian themes, while Leszek Balcerowicz expressed disbelief at Kurski’s appointment.
Social Media and Media Critics React
On social media, commentators criticized the party for “promoting a media critic” as a figure of trust. Dominika Wielowieyska noted that although PiS had lost a few percentage points in polls, it was still following a predetermined strategy.
Kamil Dziubka highlighted Kurski’s previous electoral performance, noting that he was second in Warsaw but finished sixth in the national election, calling the decision a “red card.”
Mockery of Voters and Red Card Allegations
Analysts like Daniel Pers questioned whether Kurski’s inclusion was a desperate attempt to regain headlines, labeling it a “mockery of voters.”
The coverage of the event was further colored by references to “Nowogrodzka does not learn from mistakes,” underscoring the perceived lack of accountability within the party.
