The suspension of Przemysław Babiarz caused emotions not only in the Polish media. The case was exposed by the AP news agency, followed by the world media, including abroad. The case was also reported by one of the world’s largest publications – The Washington Post.

Polish journalist suspended for calling ‘Imagine’ a ‘vision of communism’ at Olympics opening

— wrote the Associated Press as a headline, and the information also appeared on the website of the American station ABC.

Other scenes from the ceremony became political topics in Poland. And also John Lennon’s song “Imagine”, which popular sports commentator Przemysław Babiarz called a vision of communism during a live broadcast on public TVP. He was sharply criticized, but also received support from opposition politicians PiS

— this is the Czech portal echo24.cz.

A Polish sports commentator criticized John Lennon’s “Imagine” during the Olympic opening ceremony. The controversial remarks have consequences for the journalist.

– writes the German website rnd.de, but also “Bild” in German, describing Babiarz’s words as “shameful”.

Not just America and Europe

This case has emerged on other continents, not only in the United States, but even in New Zealand.

Poland’s state broadcaster today suspended a television journalist who reacted to a performance of John Lennon’s “Imagine” at the Olympic opening ceremony, saying it was a “vision of communism”.

– writes New Zealand portal 1news.co.nz.

Freedom of the media in Poland

Professor Zdzisław Krasnodębski writes about the possible consequences of the world media’s interest in Przemysław Babiarz’s suspension.

The case of Przemysław Babiarz is particularly troublesome and potentially dangerous for the Tusk regime because it could raise doubts in Europe whether he is really restoring media freedom in Poland (the same thing happened with Minister Romanowski and the restoration of the “rule of law”). All the more so because the negative opinion about the vulgar and anti-Christian show in Paris is shared by many commentators. The myth of “Donald the Restorer” of democracy in Poland, which is so useful to the power elites in Berlin and Brussels, is now increasingly shaky. But it is supported by very powerful political and economic interests. If he were to be overthrown, this would have an impact on the entire political discourse and the European balance of power.

— the politician wrote on platform X.