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Polish government ramps up its capabilities to counter disinformation

28.10.2026 20:21
In response to growing threats within the Polish-language infosphere, the establishment of Poland's state-run Counter-Disinformation Center was announced in late September. The newly-created body will coordinate the efforts of existing institutions, also identifying and exposing disinformation narratives aimed at the security of Poland and its people.
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A media briefing on Polands new Counter-Disinformation Centre.
A media briefing on Poland's new Counter-Disinformation Centre.Photo: gov.pl/cyfryzacja

On October 28, 2026, a media briefing on the ongoing creation and early actions of Poland's new Counter-Disinformation Center was held in Warsaw.

The latest developments were presented by the state-run hub's head and Poland's Deputy Digital Affairs Minister, Paweł Olszewski, aided by Magdalena Wilczyńska - Managing Director of Cyberspace Information Protection Division at Poland's National Research and Academic Computer Network NASK.

Marcin Matuszewski attended the event, and used the occasion to speak with the latter of the two officials. Click on the audio player above to to listen.

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