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Polish state-owned oil refiner PKN Orlen’s takeover of publisher Polska Press has raised concerns in the European Commission, Vice-President Vera Jourová has told EURACTIV, adding to the protest to the buyout already raised by opposition in Poland. Her comments come just a day before Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal is to deliver a verdict on whether Ombudsman Adam Bodnar, who opposed the deal approved by Poland’s competition authority (UOKiK), will be able to continue in his role. Bodna...

By Reuters Staff 3 Min Read WARSAW (Reuters) -Polish PKN Orlen chief executive said a court decision to suspend the competition watchdog UOKiK’ approval of the state-backed refiner’s takeover of newspaper publisher Polska Press would have no impact because the deal has been completed. FILE PHOTO: The logo of PKN Orlen, Polands top oil refiner, is pictured at a petrol station in Warsaw, Poland, April 25, 2019. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo Opposition political parties have said the takeov...