Power prices for businesses would also fall by 20%, says President Karol Nawrocki.
Energy & Climate
Poland seeks to act as hub for increased US liquefied natural gas supplies to Ukraine and Slovakia
It would help “strengthen the resilience and sovereignty of the central European region”, says Warsaw.
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Poland seeks exemption from EU emission fees to supply Ukraine with electricity
“We are currently working on being able to burn Polish coal and send the electricity to Ukraine,” says Donald Tusk.
Polish rocket first to reach space on new more eco-friendly fuel
It is the world’s first rocket to use 98% hydrogen peroxide as an oxidiser.
Polish state energy giant Orlen opens first public hydrogen refuelling station
Orlen plans to launch 100 hydrogen stations in Poland and neighbouring countries by 2030 as part of efforts to focus on greener energy.
Warsaw prepares for launch of “clean transport zone” banning older cars
The city has launched a website allowing people to check if their car is among those that will now be barred.
Polish-Czech coal mine deal having positive environmental effects
An underground barrier installed at Turów mine has resulted in groundwater levels on the Czech side of the border rising.
Uncertain waters: the future of Poland’s deepwater container port project
Agata Pyka and Lena Bäunker
Opponents are concerned by the project’s environmental impact.
EU court rejects Poland’s complaint over unpaid coal mine fines
The European Commission to levy €68.5 million in unpaid fines from Poland, found the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Large trade union protest in Warsaw against EU climate policies
They argue that the EU’s Green Deal will “destroy” the Polish economy, causing particular harm to farmers and industrial workers.
Business leaders call on Polish government not to abandon “mega-airport” project
They say that it can “become a great driving force of the Polish economy”.
Poland’s biggest gas supplier to increase bills by around 50%
The opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party has called on the government to pass a law extending the gas price freeze.
Poland’s PiS wants to reject Green Deal after European elections, says Kaczyński
But critics note that the Green Deal was adopted when PiS was in power.
Poland saw EU’s third-highest houshold electricity price rises in the second half of 2023
The new figures come as the climate minister today announced that she had approved a rise in the cap on electricity prices.
