Polish journalist convicted for asking a question. Does press freedom still exist in Poland? The Center for Monitoring Press Freedom (CMWP SDP) stands in Defense of Mateusz Teska and has repeatedly protested against the unjust conviction of investigative journalist Mateusz Teska, affiliated with Magazyn Anity Gargas. His appeal hearing is scheduled for February 26, and…
“This is Donald Trump’s game, a game designed to serve American interests, but for the first time, I see an alignment with Poland’s priorities. There is nothing more important for Poland than securing peace at all costs along its borders. Sending Polish troops to Ukraine would only prolong the conflict,” stated Professor Kazimierz Kik during…
Polish President Andrzej Duda met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The brief encounter, which took place ahead of Trump’s keynote address on Saturday, February 22, reaffirmed the strong alliance between the United…
Can warning others about a doctor lead to a criminal conviction? In Starogard Gdański, the answer appears to be yes. Polish judge Wojciech Jankowski sentenced Weronika, a mother of three, to four months of community service for publicly sharing her personal story. She is also required to pay 1,812 PLN in court fees and publish…
Controversial translator during the recent meeting between Polish and American officials, intended to strengthen military cooperation, has instead exposed a glaring inconsistency in Poland’s diplomatic approach. A translator with strong political ties and an openly adversarial stance towards the U.S. Secretary of Defense was allowed to participate in high-level discussions—raising questions about the Polish government’s…
As Poland prepares for the 2025 presidential election, concerns are mounting about the integrity of the electoral process. With the ruling party ignoring a Supreme Court ruling and withholding essential budgetary funds, questions arise about whether the elections can truly be free and fair. The opposition faces significant disadvantages, raising doubts about whether the vote…
Could Polish troops participate as part of a future stabilization mission i Ukraine? According to Dariusz Łukowski, head of the National Security Bureau (BBN), the answer for now is “no”—but he did not rule out such a scenario in the future. Speaking on Radio Zet, Łukowski emphasized that Poland may face “significant pressure” from other…
The geopolitical landscape is shifting rapidly, with Poland, the European Union, and the United States at the center of an increasingly complex relationship. As Donald Trump returns to the White House, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk faces a challenging diplomatic balancing act. Tusk’s past accusations against Trump, particularly claims of Russian influence, have resurfaced, threatening…
On Friday, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference that has since dominated political discussions across Europe. His sharp criticism of European leadership, concerns over the erosion of democratic values, and accusations of Christian persecution stirred strong reactions among politicians and commentators alike. But what exactly did Vance say…
A shocking and violent assault on Professor Jan Malicki, director of the Center for East European Studies at the University of Warsaw, has sparked fears of foreign interference and intimidation tactics aimed at Polish academics researching Russia and Belarus. Professor Malicki was attacked in Warsaw and left unconscious with serious head injuries. His colleagues believe…