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Campaigners rally in Warsaw against potential defense deal with Palantir

Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland · Nov 8, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 8.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Campaigners oppose a potential military technology deal between the Polish Ministry of Defense and US data analytics company Palantir.
What they want
An independent and transparent security audit before any deal is signed and its findings debated in parliament.
What changed
Nov 9: Reports noted that the protest took place on November 8 in Warsaw, featuring speeches from several activist groups.
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What protesters want

  • Put the Palantir defense deal on hold
  • Conduct an independent and transparent security audit
  • Debate audit findings in parliament
  • Act openly and democratically regarding military contracts

Organised by: Nasze Dane, Inicjatywa Wschód, Akcja Demokracja, Fundacja Panoptykon

What authorities say

No official response reported in the sources regarding the protest itself, though Digital Affairs Ministry officials previously confirmed that Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski requested an assessment of potential operational, legal, and technological risks in September.12

The numbers

Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.

Arrests / detentions
1
A co-organizer was detained by police due to an unpaid fine.3

The full story

Activists and campaigners gathered in Warsaw's Constitution Square to demonstrate against a prospective defense technology agreement between the Polish Ministry of Defense and the US firm Palantir. Organised by groups including the "Nasze Dane" (Our Data) initiative, the protest called for the government to suspend potential acquisitions of the Maven Smart System until an independent security assessment is completed and reviewed in parliament. Speakers expressed deep concerns over military data security, digital transparency, and reliance on private technology companies, drawing connections to the software's use abroad. The event began with a moment of silence and was shortened due to tragic events in Kraków. Organizers also announced plans to submit an open letter to the president calling for an independent security review.

Timeline

  1. Protesters gathered in Constitution Square in Warsaw, opening the event with a moment of silence and short speeches.3

  2. Campaigners announced plans for a Sunday demonstration in Warsaw to demand an independent security audit on the Palantir deal.12

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