Didier Reynders met with new Polish justice minister Adam Bodnar.
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Poland reaches deal with EU on Ukrainian grain imports
Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria can ban the import of Ukrainian grain while allowing transit through their territory.
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Polish president accuses minister of giving false information on negotiations over EU funds
The episode is the latest sign of tensions within the ruling camp over whether and how Poland should roll back its judicial reforms in order to satisfy the EU’s demands.
Poland will not give in to “EU diktats” to unlock frozen funds, says Europe minister
While Poland is willing to show “some flexibility” in negotiations, it “will not back down” from certain “lines that cannot be crossed”.
Polish government to withdraw anti-inflation measures due to “threats from EU”
The prime minister assured that new measures would be put in place to protect households and businesses.
“We’ve shown too much goodwill to EU” and further compromise is futile, says Polish president
“The liberal-left camp that makes up the majority in the European Commission wants to change the government in Poland at all costs,” says Andrzej Duda.
Poland submits complaint against EU gas plan to European Court of Justice
The EU adopted a plan to reduce gas use by 15%, but Poland says it violated the European treaties by not obtaining unanimity among member states.
EU withholding billions in cohesion funds from Poland over rule-of-law concerns
“As a result of the non-fulfilment of basic conditions, the commission cannot reimburse any expenditure submitted by Poland,” says a spokesman.
Is Poland’s right-wing ruling party becoming more Eurosceptic?
Aleks Szczerbiak
Amid a dispute over the rule of law and EU funds, PiS has toughened its rhetoric.
Poland seeking to build coalition against EU ban on petrol and diesel cars
“Neither the market nor the public is ready for it,” says Poland’s environment minister.
How can Poland spend its EU Covid recovery funds well?
Krzysztof Izdebski
The government must ensure transparency and participation.
Poland and EU have agreed “milestones” to unblock funds, says Polish government
The plan could get final approval within days, following months of delays over rule-of-law concerns.
Polish PM appeals to EU for funds to help with Ukrainian refugees
Poland has been the main destination for refugees from Ukraine, with almost 2.7 million people crossing its border since Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine war pushes West to rebuild bridges with Poland
Joanna Kędzierska
Previous issues of concern – such as the rule of law – have been put aside amid the focus on security and the refugee crisis.
