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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. Bodnar’s contract came to an end in September and a replacement is yet to be appointed. The ombudsman h...

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, Poland's 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 takeover - approved by UOKiK and completed by PKN earlier this year - is part of the ruling Law and Justi...