Polish leader says school attacks were fueled by online glorification of violence

Over the past week, schools in Poland experienced a series of violent attacks, with three incidents taking place within four days in the Mazovian province. Prime Minister Donald Tusk attributed these incidents to the online glorification of violence, describing them as "spontaneous acts." Police detained 117 individuals across the country for carrying dangerous weapons or threatening school attacks.

Tusk emphasized that these attacks were not coordinated on a large scale but rather stemmed from individual actions inspired by online content. He noted a global rise in fascination with violence and highlighted the presence of "nihilistic violence" among the detained individuals, who showed signs of misanthropy and nihilistic worldviews.

Tusk also pointed to the increased online searches for Nazi content and images of mass killers who have become online idols. The prime minister described this situation as a "civilizational phenomenon," where children exposed to violent video games and crime stories are increasingly susceptible to imitation. Authorities are taking steps to prevent potential copycat attacks, with police continuing checks at schools and urging parents and teachers to communicate with children about the dangers of online practices.