Poland tells tech platforms to curb violent content after school attacks

Poland summoned Google, Meta, TikTok, Discord and Telegram, demanding stronger action against violent content after knife attacks at schools. Of 89 posts flagged by authorities on 7–12 October, only 30 were removed; X removed or restricted 20 of 57. Warsaw is pushing a law to enforce the EU's Digital Services Act with fines of millions of złoty.

• Only 30 of 89 flagged posts were taken down by platforms
• X removed or restricted 20 of 57 flagged posts, ignoring the rest
• Platforms agreed to train staff and set up direct contacts for Polish authorities
• DSA enforcement bill awaits signature of President Nawrocki, who vetoed an earlier version