The EU has transferred almost almost 27 billion zloty (€6.3 billion) to Poland.
The EU has transferred almost almost 27 billion zloty (€6.3 billion) to Poland.
Since joining the EU in 2004, Poland’s economy has grown the third fastest among all 27 countries in the union.
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The CJEU said that the Polish government’s judicial reform violated European law.
His government says it has no plans to implement two CJEU rulings.
She also criticised those who protest against the government yet still accept the social benefits it has introduced.
The European Commission says the two countries are contravening European values and laws.
The prime minister and ruling party chairman say that a new government economic programme will help Poland catch up.
The justice minister has condemned the European Commission’s “obnoxious, insolent and colonialist attitude” towards Poland.
The share of non-EU citizens in employment in Poland last year was 78%, behind only the Czech Republic and Lithuania.
The use of public funds to support the mining sector could fall foul of EU state aid rules, warn legal experts at a climate NGO.
Poland’s government says a deal has been reached to prevent the closure of the mine.
Among the 5% of MEPs to vote against the resolution, most were from PiS.
Single taxpayers are able to keep 72% of their net salary after deductions.
Paweł Wiejski
With the government facing a rebellion within its own ranks, it has turned to The Left for help.