Complaints to KRRiT about the Republic. "One must earn the title of journalist and television station"

The National Broadcasting Council is reviewing over 5000 complaints against TV Republika, following controversial live reporting by its head, Tomasz Sakiewicz, during a shooting incident in Krakow. Krzysztof Śmiszek, a member of the European Parliament, criticized Sakiewicz's actions, suggesting they could warrant the revocation of the station's broadcasting license. He argued that spreading misinformation during critical events violates broadcasting laws. Other officials, including Culture Minister Marta Cienkowska, have also called for action against the station. The KRRiT is currently composed of members appointed in 2022, with one member suspended due to legal issues. Sakiewicz's claims about police absence during the incident were contradicted by the presence of officers nearby, raising further concerns about the station's reporting standards.