Many local Polish authorities declared themselves "free of LGBT ideology". While legally unenforceable under current law, it still has had a big effect in terms of behaviour and public discourse.

> I'm not aware of any significant persecution or hate towards gay people in Poland

Then you need to stop burying your head in the sand. Gay, queer and trans people are attacked all the time, and they have a very strong reason to be afraid. Public institutions are encouraging the aggression, because it serves the interests of those in power.