The presidential candidate Simon Hołownia (Poland 2050) wanted to find out who was the organizer of the debate in Konski, if not TVP. The letter from the tv he got on Friday was "curious."
"In connection with your letter of 10 April this year, concerning the debate organised by the election staffs of 2 Candidates for the office of president of the Republic of Poland, I would like to explain what follows" – began in a letter to Holownia, manager of TVP Tomasz Sygut.
"The work of Polish tv is to let citizens and citizens to participate in public life and to show events from the country and abroad. Undoubtedly 1 of the most crucial events is the election of the president of Poland and the election run preceding it" – we read.
Yes TVP explains who's behind Friday's debate
"In implementing the public mission and responding to the expectations of viewers, tv Poland – besides during the current run – tries to be anywhere where crucial things happen, and specified are events related to the rivalry of Candidates seeking the most crucial office in the State. Therefore, if the Candidate or Candidates announce their public appearance, the Polish tv makes all effort to study them accurately, adapting to the place, date and planned convention," he added.
"I would like to explain that the event you mentioned in your letter is not a debate described in Article 120(1) of the Electoral Code. tv Poland is neither its initiator nor its host, nor has any influence on the number of participants. At the same time, it is worth noting that the tv broadcast of the debate of the 2 Candidates is not only legally permitted, but even essential and in accordance with the mission of the public broadcaster" - said Sygut.
"At the same time, I assure you that the Polish tv will fulfil all the obligations imposed on it by legal regulations concerning elections. The debate set out in the Electoral Code will be held on 12 May. We gave you information about the time of the debate and the invitation to take part in it by the Candidate for president of the Republic of Poland, Simon Holovnia, by letter of 4 April 2025. This invitation was besides received by all registered Candidates" – concluded the answer to Holownia, manager of TVP. (The writing of the writing entirely original).
