Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has revealed that his party was the target of a cyberattack just days before the country’s local elections. Speaking at a press conference, Tusk stated that the incident appeared to be a coordinated attempt to disrupt the democratic process, raising concerns over foreign interference in Poland’s electoral system.
The prime minister did not specify the source of the attack but noted that state security services had launched an investigation. “We are dealing with a deliberate act aimed at undermining trust in our institutions,” Tusk said. He emphasized that the government is taking the matter seriously and has reinforced cybersecurity protocols across key systems.
The timing of the cyberattack has heightened political tensions, with local elections seen as a crucial test of support for Tusk’s coalition government. While officials say the attack did not compromise voting systems, it has raised alarm over the vulnerability of political infrastructure and the growing role of digital threats in shaping democratic outcomes.
Experts have warned that such incidents could become more frequent as geopolitical tensions rise and elections across Europe approach. The government has pledged full transparency as the investigation unfolds and has called for unity in defending Poland’s democratic integrity.