The Media Landscape of Poland – Law, Structure and Challenges

The Media Landscape of Poland offers a comprehensive analysis of the transformation of the Polish media system since 1989. The authors explore the evolution of media in Poland through political, legal, economic, and technological lenses. The contributions cover key areas such as legal frameworks, the audiovisual market, regional and national press, digital media, and technological innovation and gives special attention to issues such as the politicization of public service media, the concentration of media ownership, tabloidization, the development of data journalism and fact-checking, and the impact of artificial intelligence on content production. The authors also examine state-led media acquisitions and their implications for media pluralism and journalistic independence.