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Poland Urges EU to Combat TikTok's Polexit Disinformation

1/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Poland's government has asked the European Union (EU) to act against TikTok over videos promoting Polexit and disinformation.
Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Dariusz Standerski says the surge indicates a campaign, with some videos using Russian syntax.
The government says these videos threaten public order and democracy, and TikTok removed the channel after complaints.
Polls show 25% of Poles support leaving the EU, reflecting anti-EU sentiment linked to radical-right leader Grzegorz Braun.

History

Historical Context

Since joining the European Union in 2004, Poland has grappled with Euroscepticism, particularly after the 2016 Brexit referendum sparked discussions of a potential "Polexit." By 2022, 25% of Poles supported leaving the EU, influenced by radical-right figures like Grzegorz Braun. Disinformation campaigns, often linked to Russian interests, further complicate Poland's relationship with the EU and threaten its democratic institutions.

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Story summary

Poland's government has asked the European Union (EU) to act against TikTok over videos promoting Polexit and disinformation.
Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Dariusz Standerski says the surge indicates a campaign, with some videos using Russian syntax.
The government says these videos threaten public order and democracy, and TikTok removed the channel after complaints.
Polls show 25% of Poles support leaving the EU, reflecting anti-EU sentiment linked to radical-right leader Grzegorz Braun.

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