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Polish Security Services Convene Emergency Meeting Over High-Probability Threat to Prime Minister and Defence Minister
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Threat Prompting Emergency Security Meeting
On October 11, Poland’s special services held an emergency meeting after receiving an email from the State Protection Service that warned of a “high probability” plot to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. The information was passed to police, which treated the threat as “deadly serious.” Interior Ministry spokesperson Karolina Galecka confirmed that the email had been forwarded to police, while intelligence-services spokesperson Jacek Dobrzynski said details could not be disclosed.
Context of Rising Violence and Hybrid Threat Concerns
Poland has experienced a surge in violent incidents this month, including three school stabbings in the Mazovia province that left one person dead and many wounded, including children. Security officials have noted an increasing monthly flow of threats of various kinds. The country’s proximity to the war in Ukraine has heightened fears of Russian hybrid attacks aimed at weakening Western support for Kyiv, a concern echoed by Tusk in recent statements about potential drone or rocket strikes on NATO’s eastern flank. Russia has denied any such plans.
Official Statements & Responses
- Jacek Dobrzynski (spokesperson for the minister overseeing intelligence services) emphasized the high likelihood that the threats could be carried out and described the matter as extremely serious.
- Karolina Galecka (Interior Ministry) reiterated that the State Protection Service had promptly alerted police via email.
- Adam Szlapka (government spokesperson) said Tusk learned of the threat early on Sunday and labeled it “exceptionally concerning.”
Data & Statistics
- Three separate school attacks in Mazovia province occurred within four days, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
- In August, police detained a 23-year-old man accused of calling for the assassination of senior Polish politicians.
- In 2024, Tusk reported receiving threats after an assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Verbatim Quote
- “We take this matter extremely seriously,” — Jacek Dobrzy
These developments have prompted heightened alert levels across Polish security agencies as they assess both domestic extremist activity and the broader geopolitical risk environment.