Poland’s deficit, at 7.3% of GDP in 2025, was more than double the EU average of 3.1%.
Politics
Poland receives agreement from EU for €44 billion in SAFE defence loans
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen singled out Poland as “an essential pillar of Europe’s security architecture”.
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Polish ruling coalition accused of cronyism in appointments to state gambling firm
News of the allegedly political appointments has been met with criticism not only from the opposition but also from within the ruling camp.
Polish government intervenes over alcohol sold in pouches resembling children’s drinks
The speaker of parliament called the product “pure evil”.
Appointee of former government barred from prosecutor’s office despite Supreme Court ruling
Dariusz Barski says a Supreme Court ruling last week confirmed that he was unlawfully dismissed as national prosecutor by the new government.
Polish president to face court accused of insulting citizens of own country
Andrzej Duda called suggested that fellow Poles who visited the cinema to watch the film Green Border are “swine”.
Court confirms Polish opposition MP has European immunity and cannot be detained
The decision has exposed the government’s “thuggish methods”, says the politician.
Supreme Court issues ruling contradicting Polish government’s decision to replace national prosecutor
The judgment was rejected as non-binding by the justice minister on the basis that it was issued by illegitimately appointed judges.
Opposition want Tusk held “criminally responsible” for failings in lead up to Polish floods
The prime minister accused the opposition of manipulating a statement he made before the floods.
Russian accounts spreading flood disinformation in Poland to sow panic, says government
In the first four days of the floods, there was a 300% increase in detected disinformation, says the digital affairs ministry.
Polish government criticised over firing of director of Polish History Museum
Robert Kostro had led the museum for 18 years since its founding.
European Parliament rejects call for Ukraine to apologise over WW2 massacres of Poles
The idea caused disagreement among Polish MEPs, with right-wing politicians criticising left-wing ones for voting against it.
Polish foreign minister likens Russian kidnapping of Ukrainian children to Nazi crimes in UN speech
Radosław Sikorski also reminded Moscow of Soviet collaboration with Nazi Germany during the war.
Former Polish government oversaw “unlawful, corruption-prone” visa system, finds state auditor
Hundreds of thousands of visas went to people from Asian and African countries as well as to Russians after the invasion of Ukraine.
