Polish PiS politician Brudziński loses defamation suit, pays 15k zł to Open Dialogue Foundation

A Polish court ruled against PiS politician Joachim Brudziński in a defamation lawsuit brought by Fundacja Otwarty Dialog, ordering him to pay 15,000 zł and publish an apology on X. The payment has been transferred, marking a legal setback for a prominent ruling-party figure. The case underscores ongoing legal battles between Polish politicians and civil society organizations.