The finance ministry believes the idea will benefit both households and the economy more broadly. But analysts are more sceptical.
Politics
Polish PM seeks to prevent new president’s security chief from having security clearance
Without the clearance, Sławomir Cenckiewicz would be “paralysed” in his new position, says one ally.
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Anger as overseas polling staff “imprisoned” for hours awaiting confirmation from Warsaw
Under electoral rules, the committee must remain at the polling station until the results are accepted
Polish election result: ruling PiS party top but opposition have majority
Law and Justice (PiS): 35.38%; Civic Coalition (KO): 30.70%; Third Way (Trzecia Droga): 14.40%; The Left (Lewica): 8.61%; Confederation (Konfederacja): 7.16%.
Five conclusions from Poland’s elections
Daniel Tilles
What have we learned from what appears to have been a successful opposition campaign?
“I’ve never been so happy to stand in a queue”: Poles abroad vote in record numbers
Agata Pyka
Overseas voters said they were motived to change the government.
Zloty strengthens and stocks rise as markets welcome exit polls suggesting change in power
Poland’s stock market recorded its strongest post-election opening.
Poland’s election exit poll in charts
Alicja Ptak
How Poles voted overall, as well as by age, gender, level of education and place of residence.
Polish ruling party hopes to remain in power but potential coalition partner rejects idea
“I rule out a coalition with PiS,” says the leader of the Polish People’s Party (PSL).
Exit poll: Polish government’s referendum invalidated by low turnout
Only 40% voted in the referendum, according to the exit poll, below the 50% threshold for it to be valid.
Exit poll: ruling party win Poland’s election but opposition government more likely
PiS won 37% and has lost its majority, according to the exit poll.
Polling staff should not ask if voters want referendum ballot, says head of Polish election commission
A referendum is taking place alongside today’s parliamentary elections.
Some overseas votes “certain” not to be counted in time, says Polish foreign ministry spokesman
“I will not hide from you that we are really very worried about the deadlines for counting votes,” says Łukasz Jasina.
International observers without accreditation less than two days before Polish elections
The electoral commission says this is due to the unusually large number of applications.
