The population could fall to just 29.4 million by 2060, down from 37.4 million currently.
Alicja Ptak
Sheep in nappy spotted on Polish high-speed train
The incident has prompted debate over the welfare of the animal.
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Polish justice ministry presents “compromise” plan to overhaul judicial body
The government wants to ensure that the body responsible for nominating judges is independent of politicians.
Polish journalists fined for “unauthorised” publication of emailed statements
Polish press law requires authorisation for verbatim quotes, but the reporters argue it was unnecessary since the statement was published word for word.
Whisky now Poland’s fastest-growing alcohol export after sales rise fivefold since 2021
Poland’s exports of spirits, once dominated by vodka, are “increasingly varied and diversified”, says an industry group.
Polish culture ministry sets out plan for “depoliticising” public media
It also wants to replace the television licence fee with direct state funding of public media.
Polish government approves bill facilitating coal mine closures and compensation for miners
The proposed law will “pave the way for a just transition in mining regions”, says the energy minister.
Poland sees the EU’s third-fastest rise in electricity prices
The country now also has the bloc’s second-most-expensive electricity, when taking cost of living into account.
Firm excluded from Polish road tender after submitting AI-generated bid citing fake legal cases
The company submitted the lowest bid, but its explanation for the low price cited non-existent tax rulings.
Poland denies planning to leave European Human Rights Convention after PM’s criticism
Donald Tusk said that the ECHR has made it harder for countries to deport foreign criminals.
Polish state power firm agrees €59m compensation package with workers at closing coal plant
Workers can receive severance payments of up to 400,000 zloty (€94,450) each.
Polish town’s event honouring local Jewish composer cancelled after far-right backlash
Września was this weekend meant to hold a series of concerts and lectures celebrating Louis Lewandowski, who was born there in 1821.
Researchers report progress in effort to boost Poland’s only native turtle species
Biologists in Łódź want to reintroduce European pond turtles in the region, where they are believed to be extinct.
Poland’s public debt rises at second-fastest rate in EU
Poland has been running sizeable budget deficits in recent years as it boosts social spending and ramps up defence investment.
