Biedronka, which can still appeal the court’s decision, says it believes the accusations are “wrong”.

Biedronka, which can still appeal the court’s decision, says it believes the accusations are “wrong”.
Around 2.5 million people lived in extreme poverty in Poland in 2023, up 47% on the previous year.
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The deal is the biggest in the Polish army’s history.
Completed applications from Belarusians have had a 100% success rate since August 2020.
Health ministry data indicate that fully vaccinated people have a much lower chance of infection and death.
In response, a Polish deputy justice minister accused Brussels of “acting in bad faith and violating the [EU] treaties”.
The education minister wants to make ethics obligatory for pupils who opt out of Catholic catechism classes.
The profitability of Polish banks was among the lowest in the EU.
His government says it has no plans to implement two CJEU rulings.
Separately, the far-right Confederation shared a video of a supporter saying she “does not want Jewry” in Poland.
Sales of sweet drinks also fell after the introduction of a new levy to promote healthier choices.
She also criticised those who protest against the government yet still accept the social benefits it has introduced.
However, the European Commission says it expects Poland to “fully respect and implement” them.
If debt had been properly accounted it would have exceeded the permitted threshold of 55% of GDP, finds NIK.