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Former Justice Minister Adam Bodnar stated that President Bogdan Swienczkowski must ensure senators are able to perform their work. The comments were made regarding the political landscape involving Donald Tusk.

A third state has announced it will present a cryptocurrency bill to the Sejm. The proposal differs from a previous government draft primarily by increasing penalties for fraud. The President has previously vetoed government cryptocurrency legislation twice, and the secret commission has not yet been able to overturn Karol's vetoes. President Karol submitted a government law regarding cryptocurrencies to the Sejm. Poland's Minister of Sport and Tourism, Jakub Rutnicki, said the importance of adopting a new cryptocurrency charter. The legislation was authored by members of the Poland 2050 party. The Ministry of Tourism is reportedly working on subsequent regulatory solutions related to this matter. The discussion is ongoing as of May 2026. The announcement was made by his chief chancellor. The legislation aims to regulate cryptocurrency activities within Poland.

Funeral services for Andrzej Olechowski are scheduled to begin at 14:00 at Saint Anne's Church in Wilanów. He will be buried at the Wilanów cemetery. Olechowski previously served as Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Economic Ties Abroad, Minister of Finance, and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attended a funeral mass at St. The church was reported to be filled to capacity with some attendees standing outside. Following the mass, the ceremony will move to a nearby cemetery. Olechowski's family requested that mourners support specific funds instead of purchasing flowers.

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) supported a coordinated customs operation in Poland to uncover a suspected textile diversion scheme. The operation aimed to address fraudulent activities involving the movement of goods within the EU.

A metalworking exhibition is expected to feature over 1,200 exhibitors from Poland and around the world. The event will showcase military weaponry potential and discuss regional resilience.

The Ministry of Health is considering changes to regulations regarding free medications for elderly citizens due to rising costs. Potential changes include removing certain expensive drugs from the list of covered medications. Health Minister Jolanta Soboran is considering changes to the list of expensive medications available for free. The ministry is reviewing which drugs will be excluded from the current list. The Polish government is considering changes to its policy on providing free medication to the elderly. A recent poll indicates that a decreasing percentage of Poles believe the country should do more to combat climate change. While wind and solar power are developing, climate change is no longer seen as a top priority by some, with the war in Ukraine and healthcare being more pressing concerns.

Approximately 87% of Polish citizens live in homes they own, according to Eurostat data. There is a 57.66% probability that normal travel will resume before January 1, 2027, and a 48.16% probability before August 1, 2027.

The NFZTU budget was reportedly used to cover costs related to patients, payers, and individuals of Ukrainian nationality.

Poland intends to make the production of 155mm ammunition a fully sovereign project. The goal is to maintain control over every stage of the manufacturing process within the country. This initiative aims to ensure that the ammunition provides local jobs, expertise, and tax revenue. The project involves both the state and private sectors of the Polish military industrial complex. Preliminary assessments suggest funding will be directed toward this industrial sector.

The Polish Sejm is expected to pass a law within the coming week. Additionally, they will vote on a digital tax and excise hikes. Separately, drought conditions are impacting Polish water reservoirs. Ministers are also expected to address crypto exchange fraud. The Polish Sejm is expected to perform its work regarding the National Bank, following a letter from the new head of the National Security Bureau (BBN). The source indicated that legislative action or oversight would be taken concerning the National Bank.