An underground barrier installed at Turów mine has resulted in groundwater levels on the Czech side of the border rising.
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EU court rejects Poland’s complaint over unpaid coal mine fines
The European Commission to levy €68.5 million in unpaid fines from Poland, found the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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Court revokes environmental permit for Poland’s Turów coal mine
The permit was issued in violation of an agreement with the Czech Republic, on whose border the mine is located, found the court.
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.
Polish top court overturns decision to suspend environmental approval for Turów coal mine
The ruling was welcomed by the government, which says the mine is vital for Poland’s energy security.
Polish government blames “foreign interests” for ruling against coal mine
A court suspended the government’s environmental approval for Turów coal mine.
EU deducts €30 million from Poland’s funds to cover unpaid fines
It is the first time the EU has ever withdrawn funds from a member state for failing to comply with an ECJ ruling.
In unprecedented step, EU to deduct funds from Poland for unpaid fines
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.
No deal with Poland yet on disputed coal mine, says Czech PM
The dispute is costing Warsaw €500,000 per day in fines from the European Union.
EU moves to makes Poland pay €84m fines accrued so far over judicial chamber and coal mine
The money will be taken from Poland’s European funds if Warsaw continues to refuse to pay the fines.
Poland fires ambassador to Prague over remarks on coal mine dispute
The ambassador said the Polish side had shown “arrogance” and “lack of empathy” towards the Czechs.
“They’re taking us for idiots”: in coal mine’s shadow, quarrelling Czechs and Poles fear for their futures
André Kapsas
Residents weigh up the environmental cost of mining and of a socio-economic transition.
“We will set fire to Europe”: Polish union protests outside ECJ against order to close coal mine
Up to 2,000 protesters were joined by MEPs from Poland’s ruling party.
