The Polish government has been accused of targeting critics as agents of Moscow, raising questions about public discourse and freedom of speech.
Journalist Lukasz Warzecha
His critics, including members of the ruling PiS party, have labeled Warzecha a “Russian troll” for expressing non-mainstream views on the war in Ukraine, specifically questioning the role of NATO and Poland’s support for it.
Poland’s media landscape
The ruling PiS parties have been accused of using language reminiscent of Kremlin disinformation tactics, publicly naming critics like former prime minister Donald Tusk as “agents” foreign to Poland’s interests.
Polarization winning political discourse
Many critics argue that Polish politicians have prioritized polarization over substantive debate, even echoing language frequently used by Russian propagandists. The situation has led to accusations of undermining Poland’s political stability.
