Alliance4EuropeAuthors: Kinga Margas (Alliance4Europe), Saman Nazari (Alliance4Europe), ISD Researcher, Aleksandra Wójtowicz, Dr. Virginie Andre (Debunk.org), Sophie Sacilotto (Debunk.org), Malak Altaeb (Debunk.org)
Contributors: Givi Gigitashvili (DFRLab), Aleksy Szymkiewicz (Demagog Association), Dominik Uhlig (Gazeta Wyborcza), NASK, Mateusz Zadroga (Fakenews.pl), Maria Giovanna Sessa (EU DisinfoLab), Raquel Miguel Serrano (EU DisinfoLab), Alexandre Alaphilippe (EU DisinfoLab)
The Polish Presidential Elections in May 2025 are a critical democratic event. However, the current geopolitical climate, coupled with the increasing sophistication of FIMI tactics, threatens these elections’ fairness and integrity.. This report assesses the risks posed by Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) to the integrity of the upcoming Polish Presidential Elections in May 2025. This assessment identifies key threats, vulnerabilities, and potential consequences based on lessons learned from the 2023 parliamentary elections and current geopolitical tensions. Proactive measures and continued vigilance are crucial to mitigate these risks and safeguard the democratic process.
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