Stories from Warsaw · Poland

Paulina Henning-Klaska has founded a new parliamentary club named Centrum. The club follows the split of the Poland 2050 party into two factions approximately three months ago. The formation of this club is intended to introduce new faces and functions to the Sejm and Senate.

Polish students began the Matura exams today, starting with a Polish language examination. Poland has begun its Matura exams, the final examinations for secondary school students. Poland will begin its Matura exams on May 4. Poland's Matura exams are scheduled to begin on May 4th. Polish national team and FC Porto player Oscar Piatusewski arrived in Poland on Sunday. Piatusewski recently won the Portuguese championship with his team on Saturday. Secondary schools in Poland have begun the Matura examination period. The exams will start with the Polish language, followed by mathematics on Tuesday, and a foreign language on Wednesday. Robert Zakrzewski, head of the Central Examination Commission, stated that the exam results are for further education and career choices, as passing is mandatory to complete primary school and results are considered for job applications.

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, Tomasz Chrustny, ruled that managers from Decora, Belpol, and 2i must pay nearly 34 million zloty. The decision follows findings regarding price fixing and market segmentation. The ruling was issued by the Polish competition regulator. President Tomasz Chruściel stated the fine is due to price fixing and market division involving panel flooring. The ruling follows investigations into the companies' pricing practices. Thomas Chrustne explained that the fine of nearly 34 million zloty resulted from pricing investigations. The US government intends to terminate 223 energy projects, totaling approximately $7 billion. This information was reported by CRI News Radio. The investigation involved multiple stations.

The PSL party is criticizing a constitutional initiative proposed by President Nawrocki. Critics describe the move as pure politics intended to divert attention from issues. Former Senate Marshal and PSL honorary president Jozef Zych has reportedly entered the Rada.

US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Karol Nawrocki on May 3 to discuss regional security. The conversation took place in honor of National Day. The discussion focused on security issues rather than ceremonial matters, according to the report.

Warsaw and London are set to sign a treaty regarding joint defense. The agreement includes 6.5 billion euros, representing 15% of the total amount Poland receives from the SEIF program. Total EU funds for Polish defense amount to 44 billion zloty. Government plenipotentiary Szymon Kempka stated the entire procedure took nearly one year.

Spring frosts have caused damage to agriculture and orchards across Poland, specifically affecting the Sielce, Mierzęcice-Podlaskie, and Wzbuczyn areas. Losses in some sectors may reach 100%, according to reports.

Indictments have been sent to court involving more than 50 people implicated in the Collegium Humanium scam. The case involves allegations concerning the president. The source noted that further developments in the case are uncertain and do not depend on the speaker's actions.

New residential home sales in Poland fell by more than 20% in April compared to March. According to Oto Dom, approximately 4,000 units were purchased from developers last month. The National Bank of Poland (NBP) attributed the change to pressure from other banks.

The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) condemned two companies, Dekore and Belpol, for maintaining a price monopoly. The companies allegedly coordinated for five years to control the sale of glass panels and underlays. This market division scheme was identified by the regulator. Residential property prices in Poland have seen a reduction in specific pricing tiers. The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, Tomasz Chróstny, announced that Decora, Belpol, and two managers will pay nearly 34 million PLN in fines. The penalties follow a decision regarding price collusion and market division. Chróstny stated that the consequences of the collusion directly affected consumer pockets. The ruling follows a period of over five years where customers paid for heating panels from Decora.