Warsaw, 11 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Polish security services convened an emergency meeting on Sunday after police received information about a possible attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The Poland security alert prompted immediate instructions from senior government ministers as authorities assessed the reported threat.
The Interior Ministry confirmed that officials from the police, State Protection Service and Internal Security Agency were called together to examine the warning. The source and credibility of the information have not been publicly established.
Polish Security Services Respond to Possible Attack
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński and special services coordinator Tomasz Siemoniak instructed the relevant agencies to take action after police received the information.
An emergency meeting was scheduled for 11am local time at the Internal Security Agency’s Counter-Terrorism Centre.
According to Reuters, Polish broadcaster Radio Zet reported that police had received an email containing information about the possible attack.
Authorities have not publicly identified a suspect, disclosed a motive or confirmed that an attack was imminent.
Interior Ministry Confirms Emergency Security Measures
Interior Ministry spokesperson Karolina Gałecka announced the response on social media, identifying the two senior ministers responsible for coordinating the security agencies.
Her statement confirmed that police had received information concerning a possible attack against Tusk and Kosiniak-Kamysz and that immediate action had been ordered.
The announcement did not specify whether additional personal protection measures had been introduced for either politician.
The official response centres on assessing the warning and determining whether further intervention is necessary.
Poland Faces Wider Domestic Security Concerns
The warning follows several violent incidents at educational institutions in Poland.
On 8 October, an attack at a primary school in Leszczydół-Nowiny left a caretaker dead and two teachers injured. Another incident in Ostrołęka injured ten people.
Police subsequently increased their presence around schools and investigated threats circulating online.
The government also held discussions about school safety and disinformation. However, no connection has been established between those incidents and the separate reported threat against the country’s political leadership.
Why the Threat Matters for European Security
Poland is a NATO member bordering Ukraine and Belarus and plays an important role in European security policy.
Prime Minister Tusk has previously warned about Russian hybrid operations and the possibility of further security incidents affecting countries supporting Ukraine.
In September, he addressed the Polish parliament about regional threats and the importance of maintaining national preparedness.
However, there is no verified evidence linking Sunday’s warning to Russia, foreign intelligence services or the conflict in Ukraine.
The incident nevertheless highlights the importance of protecting senior political figures responsible for national defence and government decision-making.
What Happens Next in Poland’s Security Investigation?
Polish authorities are expected to continue assessing the information received by police and reviewing whether additional security arrangements are required.
Officials have not announced arrests or established that the warning involved an organised assassination plot.
Further official findings will be needed to determine whether the information represents a credible threat or an unsubstantiated warning.
For Poland and its European partners, the immediate priority remains the protection of senior government officials while security agencies establish the facts surrounding the reported incident.
