The government expects the one-off levy to generate €940 million.
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Poland’s public debt passes EU’s 60% of GDP limit for first time
Poland is already under the EU’s excessive deficit procedure due to its deficit exceeding the 3% threshold.
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EU court rejects Poland’s appeal against €68.5 million coal mine fines
The ruling now brings the long-running case to a close.
Poland to increase gold reserve to world’s 10th largest
“This will place Poland among the elite,” declared the central bank governor.
Poland bans Chinese cars from military bases
One report has also suggested that a Tesla electric vehicle was turned away.
President signs Polish government’s budget into law despite concerns over deficit
As well as signing it, he also sent the budget to the Constitutional Tribunal for assessment.
Poland saw EU’s second-fastest growth in tourism in 2025
The number of nights spent in tourist accommodation rose by 7% in Poland, second only to Malta’s 9.9%.
Poland’s hits record power generation, passing 30 GW for first time, amid cold spell
Around three-quarters of the output came from fossil fuels, including almost 60% from coal.
Poland’s historic Wieliczka Salt Mine received record 1.9 million visitors in 2025
The mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has bounced back from the lull in tourism caused by the pandemic and war in Ukraine.
Polish deputy PM hits back at US ambassador’s praise for president’s internet bill veto
The ambassador described the proposed measures, which could have been used against big tech firms, as “anti-American”.
Russia seizes local assets of Polish-American aluminium packaging giant Canpack
The firm says it “intend to take all possible measures to protect our rights, property ownership and business continuity”.
Poland fines Zalando and Temu €8.8m over discount manipulation
Most of the penalty falls on Zalando, which said it will appeal the decision.
Polish train and tram maker Pesa buys German rival
The move is intended to help Pesa increase production and expand further into foreign markets.
Poland logs record gas consumption amid freezing temperatures
Three times this week, daily consumption broke the record set in January 2021.
