Appeal of the Consultative Council on Resilience to International Disinformation at the Minister of Foreign Affairs in connection with the election of the President of the Republic of Poland.

The Consultative Council on Resilience to International Disinformation at the Minister of Foreign Affairs has published an appeal titled “Together against manipulation,” calling for action against threats to democratic processes posed by information manipulation and attempts to influence public opinion in the context of elections. The document emphasizes that protection against disinformation is not only the responsibility of state institutions, but also a shared responsibility of the media, civil society organizations, and citizens. The appeal calls for engagement and vigilance in the face of attempts to disrupt democratic processes through the spread of false information, especially in the pre-election period.

In order to more effectively protect this celebration of democracy, the Council for Resilience calls on representatives of the media, politicians, and society as a whole to exercise prudence and responsibility in public life, in particular:

• refraining from actions that provoke strong negative emotions, such as hatred or anger;
• expressing one’s opinions, including those shared on social media, with respect for the rights, feelings, and viewpoints of others;
• relying only on information that has been verified for its accuracy and consistency with the facts;
• refraining from spreading content that expresses extreme views, especially those that undermine trust in authorities, institutions, and the state understood as a community of all citizens;
• using verified and reliable sources, ensuring that they have not been manipulated by artificial intelligence, and reflecting on the consequences of sharing them.

The experience of the Jewish Association Czulent, as well as reports produced as part of monitoring election campaigns, clearly show that disinformation and hate speech—especially when driven by antisemitism—often intertwine and reinforce one another. Antisemitic narratives are regularly used as a tool to evoke strong emotions and distrust, particularly in the context of socially sensitive issues. Disinformation content frequently includes prejudice and false accusations against Jews, which strengthen the manipulative message and facilitate its spread. This phenomenon poses a serious threat to social cohesion and democratic dialogue.

Monitoring of hateful content. European Parliament elections 2024

Monitoring of hateful content. Parliamentary Elections 2023.

Monitoring and Reporting Exercise 2023/2024 /1st evaluation round

We encourage you to read the full text of the appeal “Together against manipulation,” available at: https://www.gov.pl/web/dyplomacja/razem-przeciw-manipulacji.

Council for Resilience

The Council for Resilience is a new platform for cooperation between public administration, universities, local governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector. Its aim is to strengthen society’s resilience to international disinformation and to formulate opinions and recommendations for actions to counter this threat. The Council is composed of experts and representatives of civil society organizations, including Anna Chipczyńska—representing the Jewish Association Czulent. Her presence highlights the importance of cross-sector cooperation in building effective mechanisms to protect against disinformation and hate speech motivated by antisemitism. More information about the Council is available at: https://www.gov.pl/web/dyplomacja/rozpoczela-prace-rada-odpornosci-wspolna-inicjatywa-msz-i-organizacji-spolecznych-przeciw-dezinformacji-miedzynarodowej