US Senators Warn Polish Government Against Targeting Free Media - Statement
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published August 05, 2021 | 12:10 AM
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 05th August, 2021) A bipartisan group of US Senators, including Democrat Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Jim Risch, issued a warning to the Polish government against alleged targeting of free media as well as jeopardizing of US media investments, according to a joint statement published on Wednesday.
"The Polish government's continued democratic backsliding, most recently through efforts designed to undermine independent media and one of the largest U.S. investments in the country, is deeply concerning. As a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, we want to make clear to the Polish government that we are watching these events carefully," the statement said.
In the statement, the senators notified their Polish counterparts that they are monitoring legislation under consideration in the parliament that is expected to discriminate against non-EU companies resulting in forcing out of Poland a major US investor employing several thousand people.
The senators noted that implementation of the new media laws will have negative implications for defense, business and trade relations between the United States and Poland.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
National team determined for good performance against New Zealand: Babar Azam
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 18 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 18 April 2024
Saka and Odegaard start for Arsenal, Guerreiro in Bayern midfield
Qatar PM says re-evaluating Israel-Hamas mediation role
Govt spokesperson terms allegations of PTI's Marwat against Saudi Arabia 'heinou ..
Minister appreciate UAE’s support for Pakistan economic challenges
Manchester City v Real Madrid Champions League starting line-ups
MIGA's support Pakistan in attracting foreign investments: Federal Minister for ..
Walker returns to captain Man City for Real Madrid clash
Action taken against price list violations in Khanewal district
DC chairs review meeting of DEG
More Stories From World
-
China's Global Development Initiative a 'clear framework' for achieving SDGs: Pakistan
55 seconds ago -
Russia says neutralised 20 drones, 2 missiles
11 minutes ago -
Sixers beat Heat to book playoff date with Knicks, Bulls rout Hawks
51 minutes ago -
Women-run businesses in Afghanistan creating much-needed jobs for other women: UNDP
51 minutes ago -
Ruling conservatives win most seats in Croatia election, but no majority
51 minutes ago -
Russian missile barrage on Ukraine city kills 18
1 hour ago
-
Trump due back in court as jury takes shape
1 hour ago -
Indonesia airport near volcano closed after eruptions: ministry
2 hours ago -
'Human-induced' climate change behind deadly Sahel heatwave: study
2 hours ago -
Trump meets with Polish president in New York
2 hours ago -
Karsten Warholm: from local street race to world record
2 hours ago -
Russian missile barrage on Ukraine city kills 17
2 hours ago