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Poland Launches Hate Crime Units Amid Rising Tensions

1/5/2026

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Poland's Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek announced specialized prosecutor units to address hate crimes after a 41% rise in early 2025.
The move follows protests from the Ukrainian government over hostility toward its citizens.
Efforts to expand hate crime protections have stalled due to opposition from President Andrzej Duda and the Constitutional Tribunal.
Karol Nawrocki, Duda's successor, has indicated he will reject any legislation that threatens free speech.

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Poland's Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek announced specialized prosecutor units to address hate crimes after a 41% rise in early 2025.
The move follows protests from the Ukrainian government over hostility toward its citizens.
Efforts to expand hate crime protections have stalled due to opposition from President Andrzej Duda and the Constitutional Tribunal.
Karol Nawrocki, Duda's successor, has indicated he will reject any legislation that threatens free speech.