Overview

• Poland's parliament has initiated an inquiry into the previous government's use of Pegasus spyware, focusing on potential misuse against political opponents and others.
• Justice Minister Adam Bodnar announced that victims of the surveillance will soon be notified and could seek financial compensation and justice in court.
• Former Polish Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński testified that the Law and Justice party purchased and deployed Pegasus spyware, but claimed it was used legally against criminals.
• Investigations have linked the use of Pegasus to the surveillance of political figures, journalists, and activists, raising concerns over privacy and legal violations.
• The inquiry aims to uncover the full extent of spyware use and assess its legality, with potential criminal charges against former government officials.