politics

PKW Seeks Probe into Online Election Irregularities

The National Electoral Commission (PKW) has contacted the Internal Security Agency (ABW) in connection with suspicions of illegal online campaigning and ad funding prior to this year's presidential elections.

By Nikodem Baran | Last Updated: 10 Jun 2025

The Internet campaign activity even drew questions about potential violations of election law. "We have several thousand reports…

informations received…from different entities including NASK, this is majority of information…information that requires verification…analyses by ABW," confirmed PKW Chairman Sylwester Marciniak, adding that such a verification would be performed by Poland's Internal Intelligence Agency, the ABW.

PKW Probes Online Anomalien
In a news conference just before the presidential poll's second run-off, Marciniak was questioned on what steps the commission was taking over allegations of illegal campaign funding. He said that the PKW recognized the seriousness of an internet activity that might disrupt the election and added that the PKW was currently holding discussions on the matter. There is internal debate about whether to file formal complaints to the relevant authorities.

'I also have extensive documentation for ABW and NASK (including many questions, which I have) Marciniak also said. But he journalists that the agency had received no response from either organisation.

International Attention and OSCE Statements
The National Electoral Office later confirmed that a formal appeal was made to the ABW which echoed the PKW's fears. It had been previously reported in the media that some of the online ads seemed to be in favor of Rafał Trzaskowski and at the expense of his rivals, Karol Nawrocki and Sławomir Mentzen. These anomalies, especially the indistinct source and financing of the ads, raised the attention of the international community.

These developments were also reported by the OSCE, monitoring the elections. They also criticized NASK's actions from the perspective of transparency and clarity, pointing out irregular actions and late public responses.

Related Posts

Polish MEP Calls Auschwitz Gas Chambers 'Fake', Faces Legal Action

Polish MEP Calls Auschwitz Gas Chambers 'Fake', Faces Legal Action

Polish far-right politician Grzegorz Braun is now facing severe legal action after he denied the fact of gas chambers in the Auschwitz Nazi death camp. His comments led a left-wing MP to launch a formal complaint that accused Braun of a crime by denying the atrocities of the war.

 

Poland Gains Support in Turów Mine Dispute

Poland Gains Support in Turów Mine Dispute

Poland could soon escape sanctions in its protracted dispute with the European Union about the Turów lignite coal mine. The Advocate General has given advice (an opinion) to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) that the European Commission unlawfully retained money from Poland relating to the expression.

Russian Ambassador to Poland Nears End of Term

Russian Ambassador to Poland Nears End of Term

Sergey Andreyev, Russia's ambassador to Poland, is said to be leaving his post in the Polish capital in "a few weeks". It is unclear if a successor will be named, particularly given the continued tensions between Poland and Russia. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not commented on the above development as yet.

Woman Detained with Canister Near PM Tusk's Office

Woman Detained with Canister Near PM Tusk's Office

An elderly woman was arrested at Poland's chancellery after asking to see Prime Minister Donald Tusk and showing a suspicious canister. The attack came on Thursday morning and sparked an immediate response by security forces.

Slovak PM Shooter Denounces Fico as Trial Ope

Slovak PM Shooter Denounces Fico as Trial Ope

The trial of the man charged with shooting and injuring Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico kicked off in the central city of Banská Bystrica on Monday. The attacker, Juraj Cintula, said he acted because of politics, though he denied committing an act of terrorism.

 

EU Shows Support for Moldova Ahead of Elections

EU Shows Support for Moldova Ahead of Elections

EU leaders issued strong backing for President Maia Sandu and her pro-Western PAS (Party of Action and Solidarity) ahead of crucial parliamentary polls scheduled for September in Moldova at the first-ever EU-Moldova summit, held in the capital ChiÈ™inău on Friday. 

 

Advertisement

LATEST INSIGHTS

Potrzebujemy chwili Twojej uwagi

Uwielbiamy pliki cookie — zarówno te jadalne, jak i cyfrowe, które ulepszają Twoje wrażenia z przeglądania. Pomagają nam one udoskonalać funkcjonalność naszej witryny i Twoje ogólne wrażenia. Podstawowe i funkcjonalne pliki cookie są niezbędne do prawidłowego działania witryny i nie można ich wyłączyć. Ponadto używamy plików cookie w celu optymalizacji wydajności („komfort”) i wyświetlania spersonalizowanych reklam („marketing”), na co potrzebujemy Twojej zgody. Kliknij „Zezwól na wszystkie”, aby wyrazić zgodę na przetwarzanie danych. Uwielbiamy pliki cookie — zarówno te jadalne, jak i cyfrowe, które ulepszają Twoje wrażenia z przeglądania. Pomagają nam one udoskonalać funkcjonalność naszej witryny i Twoje ogólne wrażenia z przeglądania. Podstawowe i funkcjonalne pliki cookie są niezbędne do prawidłowego działania witryny i nie można ich wyłączyć. Ponadto używamy plików cookie w celu optymalizacji wydajności („komfort”) i wyświetlania spersonalizowanych reklam („marketing”), na co potrzebujemy Twojej zgody. Kliknij „Zezwól na wszystkie”, aby wyrazić zgodę na przetwarzanie danych.

Twoja zgoda obowiązuje również na mocy art. 49 (1) (a) RODO, co oznacza, że ​​Twoje dane mogą być tymczasowo przetwarzane poza EOG, w tym w USA. W takich przypadkach wysokie europejskie standardy ochrony danych mogą nie być w pełni zagwarantowane, a władze USA mogą uzyskać dostęp do Twoich danych bez skutecznego środka prawnego. Możesz wycofać swoją zgodę w dowolnym momencie.

PrywatnośćWarunki korzystania z serwisu

Możesz zarządzać swoimi preferencjami dotyczącymi plików cookie lub wycofać zgodę w dowolnym momencie za pośrednictwem naszych ustawień plików cookie. Aby uzyskać więcej informacji, zapoznaj się z naszą Polityką prywatności.