– There are still a lot of fantastic people in public media. They are still holding on. But this pathology cannot be maintained any longer. That is why The Left is proposing its solutions today – the Pact for Culture – said Robert Biedroń during a press conference.

– Culture without censorship. Today, censorship has gone so far that the student has surpassed the master. Those who used to work at Mysia [referring to the former headquarters of Polish Radio and Television] could learn from Kurski, from others.

– Depoliticized public media. This is something that has not happened since 1989, and we all dream, especially you as journalists, of this freedom. Of not having your spines broken every time a new government comes into power.

– Systemic support for artists. Today, it is plainly visible, especially during the coronavirus crisis, how poorly protected this artistic sector is in terms of funding. Today, our MPs from The Left parliamentary club have submitted an interpellation regarding the opening of theaters and museums. The opening of theaters that are waiting for their moment, because artists are not earning there. It is important for us to provide artists with adequate funding.

– Culture accessible to all. It must be a culture that is not limited by any muzzle. It cannot be the case that some local government official or politician from the Ministry of Culture decides on the funding of one undertaking or another, guided solely by their own worldview.

– Artistic freedom. This means abolishing the issue related to Article 196 of the Penal Code, which concerns the offense of religious feelings. We, as The Left, consistently say that this is one of those muzzles that are always placed on rebellious artists – said the presidential candidate.