Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk reacted to the inclusion of a YouTuber known for pro-Russian narratives on a new media advisory council.
New Media Council Established
The President’s Chancellery announced on Wednesday that the New Media Council will “support the head of state in matters of digital transformation, the media market, and challenges related to new technologies.”
The council’s tasks include “diagnosing the condition of contemporary media, assessing their impact on society, and preparing good practices and systemic solutions.” The council comprises 27 members.
Controversial Appointment of Paweł Swinarski
The appointment of YouTuber Paweł Swinarski, author of the channel “Dla pieniędzy,” has sparked debate. Swinarski has previously faced criticism for content perceived as echoing pro-Russian narratives.
Allegations of Pro-Russian Disinformation
Swinarski previously published materials suggesting the September 9-10, 2025, Russian drone attack on Poland was a “Ukrainian provocation.”
Tusk’s Reaction
“It would be strange if Karol Nawrocki took advice from people who fight against Russian disinformation,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday. “It would be odd if he took those who combat it.”
Council’s Purpose
According to a statement from the President’s Chancellery, “The Council is to serve as a forum for exchanging views between different communities.”
Council Membership
Klaudia Cymanow-Sosin will chair the New Media Council. Members include Angelika Badan, Magdalena Baranowska, Michał Białek, Marcin Czapliński, Łukasz Gabler, Karol Gac, Agata Górnicka, Urszula Grotyńska, Marcin Kędryna, Emil Kędzierski, Łukasz Korus, Weronika Kostrzewa, Michał Lewandowski, Eryk Mistewicz, Ewelina Nycz, Anna Pawelec, Kamila Pietrzak, Klaudia Rosińska, Mikołaj Smereczyński, Paweł Swinarski, Tomasz Trzaska, Jakub Turowski, Patryk Wachnik, Łukasz Widuliński, Mateusz Wiktorowicz, and Rafał Ziemkiewicz.
Article Update
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