Experts claim that the level of Russian interference in this year’s election in Poland has been much lower than expected, attributing it to:
➡️a diversified social media landscape,
➡️the limited powers of the president,
➡️having learnt lessons from Romania’s recent election
Happy to share my newest piece written for @NewEastEurope ! Resisting foreign interference: Poland’s presidential election and the Russian challenge
https://t.co/Obk2txZWsZ
During the months leading up to the June 1st presidential run-off in Poland, the government in Warsaw repeatedly warned of Russian disinformation and interference. But as the dust settled after the vote, a different picture began to emerge. Did Poland really face the threat?
Zapraszam! Już jutro będę miała przyjemność opowiedzieć o wnioskach płynących z artykułu o polskim gazie, który pod koniec marca opublikowałyśmy razem z Claudią Ciobanu w Balkan Insight: https://t.co/hMrmN8m4Si
💡 Poland’s response - the "Electoral Umbrella" - has so far been effective but limited. As one expert put it, “let’s say it’s an umbrella for this kind of drizzle that we’ve been experiencing for now. We’ll see how it does if it starts coming down in buckets.”
Poland has been closely monitoring for signs of Russian interference ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff.
Numerous threats were identified, but the "Romanian scenario" seems to have been avoided, write @pyka_agata and Claudia Ciobanu https://t.co/1hXFcbq5KC
💡 Attribution of disinformation efforts remains difficult and politically sensitive. While authorities claim Russian or Belarusian involvement in various cyber attacks, they provide limited public evidence.
Our editor-in-chief @danieltilles1 offers five conclusions from yesterday's presidential election first round in Poland - and looks ahead to what it may mean for the decisive second-round run-off in two weeks' time https://t.co/Vzh67U0iV9
We have prepared a selection of charts showing how Poles voted in the presidential election first round
They show a fragmented political landscape, and the challenges the candidates face ahead of the run-off
For all the charts and our report, click here: https://t.co/Qpji0MQ45J
Poland has applied for an "escape clause" to exempt increased defence spending from the EU's budget rules.
It is the third member state to take advantage of the newly introduced measure, alongside Germany and Greece https://t.co/YAuai8fcc6
3 years since the Bucha massacre. It is a stark reminder that Russia's war targets civilians and aims to erase Ukraine's independence, democracy, history & identity.
There must be accountability. There can be no impunity.
More: https://t.co/1c36jVoMcI
#AccountabilityForAll
Poland has signed a $2bn deal for the US to provide logistical support for the Patriot systems protecting Polish skies
"Let Poland be an example that loyalty to allies and investment in security is the foundation of Western civilisation," said @donaldtusk https://t.co/sOCgT4YarU
Why does @RussiaUN keeps pushing lies about #BuchaMassacre? To hijack @UN agenda & distract from Russia's war crimes in Ukraine. Moscow blatantly abuses diplomacy for its #FIMI ops. We've corrected Moscow's 'concept note' for accuracy & accountability.
#DontBeDeceived
Once again, the Kremlin put its backwards logic on full display. Russia keeps bombing Ukraine, but somehow the EU is guilty of war & Moscow wants peace. What?#DontBeDeceived, read our #DisinfoReview
https://t.co/niOSb7Ulxv
NATO would defend Poland “with full force” if Russia attacked it, said Secretary General Mark Rutte on a visit to Warsaw.
"Our reaction will be devastating. This has to be very clear to Vladimir Putin" https://t.co/jFHb6ba4NP
Poland has announced it intends to redirect billions of euros from its share of the EU post-pandemic recovery funds towards defence and security spending.
The plans, which still require EU approval, would make Poland the first member state to do this https://t.co/7hn3wMLpNP
JD Vance: ‘if you think we should do it let’s go. I just hate bailing Europe out again”
Hegseth: “VP: I fully share your loathing of European free-loading. It’s PATHETIC."
Another wake up call for a real European Defence..when will EU leaders act?