Among the eight eastern member states that joined in 2004, only Lithuania (60.3%) was found to have had a bigger premium.
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Poland has EU’s second highest emissions in relation to size of economy
In terms of emissions per capita, Poland is fifth highest in the bloc.
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Staff call for release of German-Turkish “Kebab King” detained in Poland on organised crime charges
Around 600 employees have written to the prime minister and justice minister.
Polish opposition sets out policy plans and calls for broad coalition to oust government
It hopes to create a united front from left to centre-right.
Split in Polish government’s junior coalition partner threatens ruling majority
A faction in the party of deputy prime minister Jarosław Gowin has challenged his leadership.
Polish government vows to vaccinate “everyone willing” by end of 2021
Poland is moving to the next stage of its vaccine rollout.
Hotels, cinemas and sports facilities to reopen as Poland further loosens lockdown
Restaurants, bars and gyms remain closed.
Controversy as developer announces 33-storey towers in Polish coastal resort
There are concerns that the 112-metre-tall towers would visually damage what is a protected natural area, but some defended the plans.
Polish PM says new advertising tax will help “develop free media” but private outlets fear “attack”
The editor of a leading newspaper has hit out against the planned new levy.
Births fall to 17-year low in Poland as demographic decline accelerated by pandemic
There were more deaths than in any year since WWII.
Polish ministry proposes “room to cry in” for women forced to give birth by abortion ban
The Left has called for the decriminalisation of helping women obtain abortions.
Polish region loses millions in Norway grants due to anti-LGBT resolution
The Norwegian foreign affairs ministry has confirmed the news.
Polish government to regulate electric scooters amid safety concerns
Electric scooters, which are currently unregulated in Poland, have been blamed for hundreds of accidents annually.
Poland restricts AstraZeneca jab to under-60s and will use it for mass teacher vaccination
Similar decisions have been made by France, Germany and Austria.
