Poland's new law to investigate Russian influence draws criticism from EU and US
Poland's new law to investigate Russian influence has drawn criticism from the EU and US, who fear it could be used to intimidate political rivals ahead of the upcoming election. The law establishes a committee with prosecutor-like powers to investigate individuals who are considered to have acted "under Russian influence to the detriment of the interests of the Republic of Poland" between 2007 and 2022. The committee has the power to impose penalties, including a ban from public office for a decade. Polish President Andrzej Duda has proposed amendments to the law after receiving criticism from the EU and US.