Polish advisor warns social media influence plays critical role in radicalisation

Social media influence plays a critical role in radicalisation, Euronews reported on 9 November 2026, citing Jacek Siewiera, an advisor to the European Commission's PreparEU initiative. The statement follows a deadly shooting that occurred over the weekend in Krakow, Poland. [1][3]

Polish authorities are pointing to possible far-right ideological influences in connection with the Krakow attack, Euronews reported. Siewiera warned that every type of radicalism poses a risk of radicalisation that might become dangerous for society, adding that the world now faces increasing risks and threats. [1]

Siewiera is the former head of the National Security Council in Poland, according to Euronews. Poland is a country in Central Europe with a population of over 37 million people, composed of sixteen voivodeships. [1][3]

Social media platforms enable users to create and share content while participating in online social networks, which facilitate the aggregation of user-generated data, photos, and text posts across virtual communities. [2]