Among the eight eastern member states that joined in 2004, only Lithuania (60.3%) was found to have had a bigger premium.
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Poland receives largest ever tranche of EU money as first unfrozen funds transferred
The EU has transferred almost almost 27 billion zloty (€6.3 billion) to Poland.
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Poland biggest beneficiary of EU membership among eastern member states, finds study
Since joining the EU in 2004, Poland’s economy has grown the third fastest among all 27 countries in the union.
Calls for Polish EU agriculture commissioner to step down amid farmers protests
Sentiments among the protesting farmers, meanwhile, are mixed.
Poland opposes EU migration pact but majority of member states approve measures
Both the current and former Polish governments have expressed opposition to the migration pact.
Polish farmers launch 30-day protest, blocking roads and Ukraine border crossings
The farmers are protesting against EU climate policies and agricultural imports from Ukraine.
Man linked to Polish and EU politicians to stand trial in Poland accused of Russian espionage
The accused, known only as Janusz N. under Polish privacy law, faces up to 15 years in prison.
EU “pleased new Polish government determined to restore rule of law”, says visiting commissioner
Didier Reynders met with new Polish justice minister Adam Bodnar.
“Poland will not accept a single migrant under EU relocation scheme,” says Tusk
The EU’s migration pact has become a highly charged political issue in Poland
Tusk announces “Christmas present” of first €5bn in EU funds to be paid to Poland this year
Ursula von der Leyen said she “welcomes [Tusk’s] commitment to put the rule of law at the top of the government agenda”.
New Polish justice minister starts process of joining EU prosecutor’s office
European Union flags have also returned to the justice ministry building.
EU commissioner: “we will find ways to help Poland”, including unblocking funds, now that Tusk is PM
After arriving in Brussels, Tusk said there is a “90% chance” he would be able to say tomorrow that he had secured the money.
Polish constitutional court declares EU fines against Poland violated constitution
A member of Poland’s incoming ruling coalition called the ruling “the final chord in PiS’s war against the EU”.
EU approves first €5 billion for Poland from recovery funds
Brussels has until now withheld funds over rule-of-law concerns, but the new money comes from a separate part of the package.