Daniel Tilles
The prime minister listed ten of his country’s achievements in 2025. But do his words match up to reality?
Business
Share of renewables in Poland’s energy mix stagnant in 2025, with coal still dominant
Coal generated 52.2% of power, by far the highest figure in the EU.
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Kaczyński likens opposition to Russia and says “media a constraint on public debate”
“Whenever Poland’s vital interests are at stake, Tusk is against [them].”
Poland sells howitzers to Ukraine in record arms export deal
The deal amounts to almost 3 billion zloty (€650 million).
Polish solar firm becomes first major victim of tougher new regulations
The new rules have made it less profitable for households to invest in solar panels, dragging demand down.
Poland doubles size of planned gas terminal due to Ukrainian, Czech and Slovak interest
Poland is also hoping to open the liquefied natural gas terminal in Gdańsk sooner than initially planned.
Abandoned coal plant cost Poland 1.3bn zloty amid “serious irregularities”, finds state auditor
The Supreme Audit Office says it will notify prosecutors.
Poland encourages people to collect firewood in forests amid soaring energy costs
“It is always possible, with the consent of foresters, to collect branches for fuel,” says the environment ministry.
Poland to introduce deposit system for recycling bottles and cans next year
The system will be introduced from the beginning of next year with a transition period of at least two years.
Poland condemns “silence in western Europe” over Russia’s deportations of Ukrainians
Poland also pledged to become an “economic hub for Ukraine”, including by facilitating the export of grain.
Ukrainian refugees fill gaps in Polish labour market but risk getting stuck in low-skilled jobs
Anna Rzhevkina
The new arrivals could provide an economic boost, but their talents should not be wasted.
Poland imports record monthly number of liquefied natural gas shipments
So far this year, the number of LNG deliveries is up by a third, as Poland finds alternatives to Russian energy supplies.
Polish president visits Egypt hoping to unblock Ukrainian grain exports
Poland also hopes to begin importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Egypt.
Petrol and diesel prices in Poland have risen most in EU since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Petrol prices in Poland are up 35.57% and diesel 32.01%.
