Poland's new Russian influence law gets flak as an attack on democracy
Critics of the law, including in Washington and the European Union, warn that Poland's right-wing populist leaders could use the law to block candidates ahead of elections later this year.
by Rob Schmitz
Jun 14, 2023
3 minutes
WARSAW, Poland — Defenders of Poland's new law against what they deem "Russian influence" in politics say it's a necessary step given the Kremlin's invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
It establishes a commission to investigate anyone suspected of being subject to Russian influence and potentially bar them from running for public office.
"In order to guarantee the security of our country, this law is crucial to understand how Russia has penetrated our political process," says parliamentarian Jaroslaw Krajewski, a member of the country's governing Law and Justice Party.
But the law faces
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