# Disinformation trends in Poland

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disinformation-trends-in-poland
> Updated: 2026-09-02T08:26:13.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Discussions regarding the impact of disinformation and fake news in Poland have highlighted the susceptibility of the public to false information. Early observations noted how deep fakes and sensationalist falsehoods, such as claims regarding political figures, are used to manipulate the public and discredit opponents.

A subsequent report by the Digital Poland Foundation, ‘Disinformation in the Eyes of Poles 2026’, quantified this issue, finding that 77% of Poles have encountered false information, primarily via social media. The study revealed that 91% of the population has believed at least one piece of fake news. Furthermore, nearly half of the population considers influence operations a national security threat comparable to an armed attack. Despite these findings, only 13% of Poles use fact-checking services, leading experts to emphasize the necessity of media education to build resilience against hybrid warfare tactics.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Disinformation affects 77% of Poles, report finds

A report by the Digital Poland Foundation shows 77% of Poles have encountered fake news, with 91% having believed at least one false narrative, primarily via social media.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disinformation-affects-77-of-poles-report-finds

### 2026-08-31: Disinformation and the impact of fake news in society

An editorial piece examining the role of fake news and deep fakes in society, using an absurd rumor about politician Grzegorz Braun to illustrate how misinformation is used to discredit political figures.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disinformation-and-the-impact-of-fake-news-in-society

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