The changes would lower taxes for an estimated 3.5 million people with around or slightly above average earnings.
Politics
Poland “99% sure” fugitive opposition politician is in pro-Russian breakaway region of Moldova
Marcin Romanowski’s whereabouts have been unknown since he fled Hungary, where he previously held asylum.
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Polish opposition expels 40 lawmakers who formed breakaway caucus led by ex-PM Morawiecki
The decision formalises a split that began last month.
Poland seeks to boost investment with new tax-free personal accounts
Up to 100,000 zloty (€23,200) can be invested tax free.
Polish PM confirms he wants his “right-hand man” to be made constitutional court judge
The move has generated controversy given the government’s pledge to “depoliticise” the court.
Poland reintroduces VAT cut and daily price caps to lower fuel costs for drivers
Prices should fall by around 1 zloty per litre while the measures are in place between 17 and 31 August, says Prime Minister Tusk.
Fugitive Polish opposition politician reportedly in pro-Russian Moldovan breakaway region
Marcin Romanowski’s whereabouts have been unknown since he fled Hungary, where he previously had political asylum.
Poland complains to Starlink over exclusion from European roaming zone
Elon Musk’s company cannot “treat Poles worse than other Europeans”, says a government minister.
Negative views of Polish-Ukrainian relations reach highest level on record in Poland
Meanwhile, the proportion who believe that reconciliation is possible has fallen to the lowest level on record.
Negative views of Poland’s justice system have grown under Tusk government, finds state pollster
Sixty-one percent of Poles now negatively perceive the justice system.
Kaczyński appeals to President Nawrocki to unify Poland’s right-wing opposition ahead of elections
Many see Nawrocki as a potential figurehead who could bring together a divided right.
Candidate to lead Polish state history institute rejected in rare clash between houses of parliament
The Institute of National Remembrance has been leaderless since its previous head, Karol Nawrocki, become president.
Polish state energy giant Orlen posts record half-year profit amid Middle East turmoil
Orlen has also this year seen its highest ever proportion of revenue from foreign markets.
New Polish opposition group proposes paying parents “salary” to encourage more births
The idea is part of a package of proposals to tackle Poland’s dire demographic situation proposed by the new Development Plus group.
