Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present contemporary anti-state circles in Poland that are inspired by the US sovereign citizen movement. The author discusses their ideology, the methods of operation used, scale of popularity and the threats they may potentially pose to the legal and social order in Poland. In the study, the author used a review of scientific literature method, as well as an analysis of propaganda and pseudo-legal materials published by Polish anti-government organisations. Polish sovereign citizen movements, such as Zawodowy Polak (Professional Pole) or Ruch II RP (the Second Polish Republic movement) movements, have been shown to adapt the US methods to local contexts. The author presented proposals for preventive measures that could limit the impact of these movements on Polish society and provide better protection for state structures, including the banking sector. He also suggested implementing educational and legislative measures as well as monitoring the activities of these groups.
Author: Patryk Król
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413286354