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Szymon Hołownia, Marszałek Sejmu, został oskarżony o ograniczenie dostępu dziennikarzy do Sejmu. Powiedział, że nie wprowadził żadnych formalnych restrykcji . Dziennikarze mogą korzystać z wyznaczonych miejsc i planuje się stworzenie nowej sali medialnej. Hołownia chce dobrej współpracy z mediami, ale z poszanowaniem przestrzeni pracy.
Translation
Szymon Hołownia, the Marshal of the Sejm, has been accused of restricting journalists' access to the Sejm. He stated that no formal restrictions have been imposed. Journalists are allowed to use designated areas and there are plans to create a new media room. Hołownia aims for good cooperation with the media, while respecting the working environment.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Who is accused of limiting media access to the Parliament?
Szymon Hołownia is accused of limiting media access to the Parliament.
Question 2: What is planned for journalists in the Parliament building?
A new media room is planned for journalists in the Parliament building.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌30/10/2024
The recent developments in the Polish Parliament have stirred debate over media access, as journalists report apparent new restrictions on their operations. This situation emerged when Szymon Hołownia, the Speaker of the Sejm, faced accusations of limiting journalists' presence and interactions within the parliamentary premises.
During a televised report, Katarzyna Karpa-Świderek, Director of the Media Service Office of the Sejm Chancellery, explained that there are moments when the Speaker requires a quiet environment, stressing that journalists have designated areas, like common rooms, where they can work and enjoy refreshments. The parliamentary officials are reportedly in the process of creating a new media room to better accommodate journalistic activities, indicating that the current arrangement in the parliamentary corridors might not be ideal for media operations.
Controversy Over Polish Parliament's Media Access (Illustration)
Szymon Hołownia, addressing the issue, denied any formal restrictions on journalists. He emphasized that traditionally there was a mutual understanding among media personnel and parliamentary officials, which ensured that scheduled interviews could occur without impromptu gatherings outside offices. He described these reports of restriction as being "blown out of proportion." Hołownia reassured that the aim was merely to streamline cooperation with the media while maintaining the workspace's integrity for all.
Hołownia, reflecting on his term, stated his openness to the media, asserting that he had given more interviews than the two previous Speakers combined over the past eight years. He reaffirmed his commitment to open communication but highlighted the need for maintaining what he termed an "ecological balance" in the collaborative dynamic between media personnel and parliamentary staff. According to him, previous informal agreements on media interactions appeared to have been breached, leading to these misunderstandings.
This unfolding situation in the Polish Parliament underscores the ongoing discussions around media freedoms and accessibility in governmental spaces, highlighting the need for clarity and mutual respect in professional engagements.
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