Tuesday, December 20, 2016

#POLAND: Gov't Drops Plans To Restrict Press Access To Parliament After Mass Protests

[world politics news]


Poland's president says he has received a pledge from leaders of the populist ruling party that they won't introduce restrictions on media access in parliament, a plan that had sparked days of bitter protests. It was a victory for opposition parties and activists who had staged mass protests. It is the second time that the ruling populist Law and Justice party has stepped back from disputed measures due to street protests.

[FULL STORY HERE]


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