Digital Policy Alert logo

Poland: Amendment to Polish Broadcasting Act is adopted by Sejm

Policy overview

Description

Amendment to Polish Broadcasting Act is adopted by Sejm

On 11 August 2021, Poland's lower house of parliament, the Sejm, passed the Amendment to Broadcasting Act. The amendment aims to introduce a new threshold on foreign investment in national radio and television stations. In particular, the Bill would prevent companies outside the European Economic Area from holding or acquiring more than a 49% stake in television and radio stations. The act goes to the Polish Senate for adoption.

Original source

Scope

Policy Area
Foreign direct investment
Policy Instrument
MNE: Entry and ownership rule
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

Complete timeline of this policy change

Hide details
2021-07-07
under deliberation

On 7 July 2021, the Bill to amend the Broadcasting Act was submitted to the Sejm. The amendment aim…

2021-08-11
under deliberation

On 11 August 2021, Poland's lower house of parliament, the Sejm, passed the Amendment to Broadcasti…

2021-09-09
rejected

On 9 September 2021, the Senate of the Republic of Poland passed a resolution rejecting the Amendme…

2021-12-17
adopted

On 17 December 2021, Poland's lower house of parliament, the Sejm, passed the Amendment to Broadcas…

2021-12-27
rejected

On 27 December 2021, Polish President Andrzej Duda vetoed the Amendment to Broadcasting Act, which …