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Polish president and PM fail to reach agreement on EU defence loans as potential veto looms
Karol Nawrocki has now submitted his own “sovereign” alternative to the EU’s SAFE programme to parliament.
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Polish government approves bill facilitating coal mine closures and compensation for miners
The proposed law will “pave the way for a just transition in mining regions”, says the energy minister.
Poland sees the EU’s third-fastest rise in electricity prices
The country now also has the bloc’s second-most-expensive electricity, when taking cost of living into account.
Polish president appoints “ambassador for historical diplomacy”
Karol Nawrocki has appointed his former PhD supervisor, Grzegorz Berendt, to the position.
Polish government approves bill providing state-funded assistants for disabled people
Up to 100,000 disabled people would benefit, as well as up to half a million of their family members.
Proportion of young Poles living with parents rises to almost 40%
That is up from a figure of 29% recorded in 2005.
Firm excluded from Polish road tender after submitting AI-generated bid citing fake legal cases
The company submitted the lowest bid, but its explanation for the low price cited non-existent tax rulings.
Polish president’s office seeks criminal charges against justice minister
Waldemar Żurek’s actions are “very likely a crime”, says the head of President Karol Nawrocki’s office.
Poland denies planning to leave European Human Rights Convention after PM’s criticism
Donald Tusk said that the ECHR has made it harder for countries to deport foreign criminals.
Polish state power firm agrees €59m compensation package with workers at closing coal plant
Workers can receive severance payments of up to 400,000 zloty (€94,450) each.
Request to lift legal immunity of former Polish justice minister Ziobro filed to parliament
He is accused of 26 crimes, including leading a criminal group and abusing his powers for personal and political gain.
Security service chief appeals to Ukrainians in Poland not to work as paid Russian agents
Russia regularly recruits Ukrainians in Poland to carry out espionage and sabotage.
Polish opposition suspends former ministers over suspect land sale
The land was sold despite being designated for a major transport infrastructure project.
