FILE PHOTO: People take part in a rally to protest against a media bill passed by Poland's parliament that critics say aims to affect the operations of news channel TVN24 owned by U.S. company Discovery Inc, in Krakow, Poland, December 19, 2021. Jakub Porzycki/Agencja Wyborcza.pl via REUTERS/File Photo
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union said on Monday a Polish law that critics say aims to silence a news channel critical of the government poses severe risks to media freedom and pluralism.
Unexpectedly rushed through parliament on Friday, the legislation would tighten rules around foreign ownership of media, specifically affecting the ability of news channel TVN24, owned by U.S. media company Discovery Inc, to operate.
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