The decision came after complaints from coal miners.
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Court suspends case against Poland’s Turów coal mine
The government welcomed the decision, which allows the mine to continue operating for the time being.
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Poland has accrued almost €60 million in fines since September for failing to comply with an order to close the Turów coal mine.
Poland and Czech Republic sign agreement to end coal mine dispute
The agreement will see Poland pay €45 million compensation to the Czech Republic and fund environmental projects.
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Poland orders environmental investigation into Czech-owned coal mine in Germany
The decision comes amid a dispute with the Czech Republic over a coal mine on the Polish side of the border.
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No deal reached in coal mine dispute with “irrational” Czechs, says Poland
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If Poland fails to pay fines, the money will come from its EU funds, says European Commission
“Poland is not paying any fines at this stage,” says the country’s Europe minister amid an escalating dispute over Turów coal mine.
Poland fined €500,000 per day for not complying with EU order to close coal mine
The European Court of Justice accepted a request from the Czech Republic to punish Poland.
