To address competition concerns, Paramount must exit its European film-distribution joint venture with Universal Pictures, avoid new distribution agreements with Universal in Europe for 10 years, and keep Warner’s theatrical distribution separate from its own operation. The takeover is being closely watched in Poland because Warner Bros. Discovery owns TVN, one of the country’s largest commercial broadcasters and TVN’s future ownership has already drawn interest from potential buyers. Reporters Without Borders has warned that the merger could threaten TVN24’s editorial independence, while similar concerns have been raised about CNN. The deal is still paused in the US after a federal judge temporarily blocked closing and set an August 3 hearing on the states’ request for a longer injunction.