The Internal Security of Poland in 2018 – Key Changes and Events

Abstract

The article presents the most important changes and events of the year 2018 in the field of Polish internal security. It analyses the changes concerning local security, police services, and secret services, and the creation of new security institutions. Despite a cabinet reshuffle, there could be no major changes in the field, as the Law and Justice party remained in power. The year 2018 was definitely one of continuation. Some of the most important events marked the finalization of previous declarations, and some were caused by the EU. The author argues that the events of 2018 confirm that Poland’s internal security policy is characterized by stability and predictability.