Poland’s government states the Microsoft outage revealed vulnerabilities in relying on foreign technology firms, calling for stronger digital sovereignty measures. The incident highlights the need for greater control over critical digital infrastructure, according to a government statement. (PAP) Poland highlights risks of over-reliance on global tech giants after
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Polish satellite manufacturer Creotech Instruments plans to increase its production capacity tenfold by 2029, CEO Grzegorz Brona announced. The expansion aims to reduce Europe's reliance on US rockets for satellite launches, addressing strategic autonomy concerns in the space sector. (EURONEWS) Polish satellite maker Creotech Instruments plans tenfold capacity
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Poland’s state-owned National Development Bank (BGK) launches the Vinci Space Tech Fund worth €114 million to invest in 15-20 space technology firms, aiming to bolster the country’s technological sovereignty. The fund, backed by the finance ministry and partners including the Polish Space Agency, will target sectors
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Poland’s National Data Processing Center receives PLN 1.56 billion ($401m) from the European Funds for Digital Development programme to expand its data centre network. The funding supports Poland’s digital infrastructure development and aligns with EU efforts to enhance strategic autonomy in critical technology. (DATACENTERDYNAMICS) Poland’s National
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European intelligence agencies warn of escalating hybrid threats from China and Russia, citing vulnerabilities in connected cars, university research and semiconductors. Dutch intelligence highlights risks in modern vehicles, while Danish assessments describe Russia’s hybrid campaign as escalating. The warnings complicate Europe’s balancing act between security, diplomacy and economic
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Osavul, a Luxembourg-based hybrid threat intelligence company trusted by NATO, raises €8.5 million in Series A funding led by 33N Ventures. The AI platform identifies hostile intent across cyber, physical and information domains before attacks occur, serving governments and critical infrastructure operators in over 10 countries. (THERECURSIVE) NATO-
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Nine Central and Eastern European governments adopted the Prague Declaration on Artificial Intelligence at the CEE AI Summit in Prague on 3 September 2026. The agreement commits Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovenia and Romania to coordinate AI policy positions, connect computing infrastructure and exchange expertise. The declaration
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Poland’s digital affairs minister Krzysztof Gawkowski has formally asked the European Commission to fine Meta €250 million for failing to remove fraudulent advertisements on Facebook. The request follows a campaign by Polish billionaire Rafał Brzoska over scam ads exploiting his image and other public figures. Poland cites a CERT
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Poland's National Institute of Telecommunications reports GPS malfunctions affecting phones, drones and ships, attributing the issue to electronic warfare activity in the Baltic Sea region. The disruptions highlight vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure reliant on satellite navigation systems. (EURONEWS) Drones and ships running blind as GPS malfunctions across PolandPoland&
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Poland secured a reversal of SpaceX’s decision to exclude the country from Starlink’s European roaming zone, averting a price doubling for Polish users. The move follows days of pressure and raises concerns over Europe’s reliance on non-EU satellite internet providers amid geopolitical tensions. (EURONEWS) Poland forces
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Poland’s foreign minister Radosław Sikorski threatened to reconsider Warsaw’s $50 million annual spending on Starlink after SpaceX excluded Poland from a shared European roaming zone. The new restrictions, which apply to new customers from July 14 2026 and existing users from August 17 2026, will require Polish users
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The enforcement era of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has started after the European Supervisory Authorities published the first incident overview on 3 June 2026. National authorities are now cross-checking ICT risk management data and issuing penalties, with fines ranging up to 20 million euros or 10% of
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The European Commission opens bidding for seven AI data centres, four smaller and three larger, with public funding capped at €2 billion per project. Consortia must secure national backing from Germany, Greece, Portugal, Italy or Spain for larger hubs, or Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France and Poland for smaller ones. The
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Poland has implemented a Sovereignty Test to assess IT procurement decisions, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign technology and strengthen digital autonomy. The policy targets government contracts to prioritise domestic or EU-based solutions. (CYBERNEWS) Poland implements Sovereignty Test for IT procurementPoland has introduced a Sovereignty Test to evaluate IT
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Poland has added an open source chapter to its state digitalisation strategy, the first government document to support public sector open source use. The 18 Jun 2026 resolution sets adoption goals and ecosystem development, including grants for local pilot projects. (Interoperable Europe OSOR)
