Poland: Government allocates significant funds to public and private broadcasters

The Polish government has issued substantial payments to various media outlets. Telewizja Polska (TVP) signed an agreement for an additional 200 million PLN subsidy from the state budget via the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. Total subsidies granted to TVP in September and October amount to 740 million PLN. Since the beginning of 2026, total financial support for TVP has reached 1.89 billion PLN, though the broadcaster still faces a deficit of over 300 million PLN relative to its 2.2 billion PLN spending plan.

Separately, the administration of Donald Tusk has awarded contracts to private broadcasters Polsat and TVN. In October, these two stations signed seven agreements with government institutions totaling over 3.68 million PLN. These contracts are primarily for purchasing airtime to broadcast information and educational campaigns. Polsat received the largest portion, with five contracts totaling approximately 2.45 million PLN, while TVN secured two contracts worth approximately 1.23 million PLN. The orders originated from the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Energy, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.