The measures were intended to strengthen employment rights by granting greater powers to the National Labour Inspectorate.
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“Be like Poland”: Donald Tusk’s new year speech fact-checked
Daniel Tilles
The prime minister listed ten of his country’s achievements in 2025. But do his words match up to reality?
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Poland’s new president vetoes bill loosening wind turbine law, freezing energy prices
President Karol Nawrocki criticised the government’s decision to put the two issues in one bill as “blackmail”.
South Korean firm withdraws from nuclear plant project in Poland
The firm’s CEO said the decision was driven by changes in Poland’s energy policy under its new government, which Warsaw dismissed as untrue.
Over 25,000 using Poland’s income tax relief for those returning from emigration
The scheme can be used by those who return to Poland after spending at least three years abroad.
Why Poland is clinging onto coal, despite the economic and environmental costs
Alicja Ptak
Poland’s energy transition is being held back by its legacy as a major coal producer and political inaction.
Poland signs $3.8bn deal with US for modernisation of entire F-16 fleet
The Polish fleet of 48 F-16 fighter aircraft, which were bought two decades ago, will be upgraded to a modern version.
Polish delivery giant InPost to install life-saving defibrillators on parcel lockers
The initiative will focus on areas that currently lack publicly accessible devices.
Poland freezes payments of EU Covid funds and blames former government for misspending
But the opposition says the government is responsible for “gigantic abuse and misappropriation of funds”.
Record number of pets travel on Polish trains in first half of 2025
Nearly 240,000 pets went on tail-wagging journeys on Polish trains in the first half of the year.
New Polish president presents bills to cut income tax for parents and protect farmers
“I am fulfilling another campaign promise,” declared Karol Nawrocki.
New Polish president presents “mega-airport” bill on first day in office
Karol Nawrocki says he wants to ensure the new transport hub is built on time and without being scaled back.
Poland fires head of state agency amid controversy over spending of EU funds
Internet users have this week discovered many cases of apparent spending on luxury items.
Poland to launch tax-free personal investment accounts up to 100,000 zloty
The finance ministry believes the idea will benefit both households and the economy more broadly. But analysts are more sceptical.
