The commission says states can introduce measures that “may seriously interfere with fundamental rights”.
Alicja Ptak
Polish state energy giant Orlen halts petrochemical plant project launched under former government
Billions have already been spent on the planned plant but Orlen says halting the project now will save the firm from likely losses.
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Half of Poles aged 25-34 live with parents, up from a third two decades ago and among highest in EU
Nearly half of young Poles still living with their parents have a full-time job, which is the second highest proportion in the EU.
Poland has bomb shelters for 300,000 people but “places of shelter” for 48 million, finds inventory
The fire service has launched an online service that helps people find their nearest place of refuge in an emergency.
Poland overtakes US to have world’s second largest lithium-ion battery production capacity
The value of Poland’s exports in the battery sector increased from around 1 billion zloty in 2017 to 38.6 billion zloty (€8.24 billion) in 2022.
Poland calls for NATO to give Ukraine security guarantees as Zelensky makes first Warsaw visit during war
“I believe we will succeed in obtaining guarantees as a prelude to Ukraine’s future membership in full in NATO,” said Duda.
Polish minority leader cleared of “hatred” and “Nazism” charges in Belarus
Warsaw welcomed the decision, calling it “the first positive news from Minsk in a long time.”
Poland remains EU’s biggest importer of Russian LPG, paying €710 million to Moscow last year
Almost two thirds of all Russian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imported to the EU last year was bought by Poland.
Poland aims to produce three quarters of power from renewables and nuclear by 2040
By 2040, 51% of Poland’s electricity would come from renewables and almost 23% from nuclear.
Polish left proposes housebuilding programme, more childcare and boosting energy transformation
The Left wants to build 300,000 social housing units over the next four-year parliamentary term.
Polish church orders live mass broadcasts to be deleted in new media rules for priests
Clergy can only speak to traditional media with the permission of their superior and are required to appear in ecclesiastical clothing.
Fuel consumption reached record high in Poland in 2022
The war in neighbouring Ukraine is believed to have been a major factor in increased fuel demand in Poland.
Zebra and wild ass become best friends in Polish zoo
“The boys love to make mischief together. Sometimes they have conflicts over who gets to have the ball.”
Poland announces €427 million investment in ammunition production
Poland’s efforts to ramp up ammunition production this week received EU backing.
