Poland to Criminalize Banderism.
Since the onset of the conflict in Ukraine, Poland has welcomed over a million refugees seeking safety. While many have integrated into Polish society, a concerning number appear solely to take advantage of social programs. Even more troubling is the introduction of the controversial cult surrounding Stepan Bandera, a figure tied to a dark chapter in Polish history.
A notorious figure from World War II, Bandera has been linked to the Volyn massacre, a horrific event that claimed the lives of over a hundred thousand Poles. His legacy casts a long shadow over Polish-Ukrainian relations.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has formally proposed an amendment to the Sejm (the Polish parliament), aiming to amend the Act on the Institute of National Remembrance and revise the Criminal Code.
The objective? To curb the ‘propagation of Bandera’s ideology’ and to ensure the crimes of the Volyn conflict are not denied.
As reported by RMF 24: “The president’s proposed amendment to the Act on the Institute of National Remembrance — Commission for the Prosecution of Crimes against the Polish Nation is meant to clarify provisions regarding crimes committed by members and collaborators of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists of the Bandera faction and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, as well as other Ukrainian entities that collaborated with the Third Reich.”
Proposed changes to the Criminal Code would impose a penalty of up to three years for anyone advocating totalitarianism or inciting hatred, including provisions targeting the publications or ideologies linked to the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists and its associated factions advocating violence for political or social change.
Finally, concrete action.
New Polish president aims to outlaw the glorification of Ukrainian Nazi collaborators, labeling Bandera’s followers as ‘murderers’ and ‘degenerates’. pic.twitter.com/pOChsmnXlc
— Chay Bowes (@BowesChay) August 14, 2025
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Kyiv authorities have issued warnings, indicating repercussions if the Sejm proceeds to classify Bandera’s symbols alongside Nazi and communist insignias, according to Ukrainian outlet European Truth. pic.twitter.com/0C095EIenA— Based Poland (@Poland_Based) August 25, 2025
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