Stories from Warsaw · Poland

Polish agriculture benefited from European Union membership by 78 billion euros in 2024. The source noted that exiting the EU would make reaching traditional markets more difficult. No specific alternative market opportunities were identified in the discussion.

A report titled "Ile kosztuje milczenie" by the Nowe Przestrzenie Foundation indicates over 70% of employees in Poland do not feel full psychological safety. The study surveyed 1,000 individuals and found that over 40% believe making mistakes at work will lead to consequences. The Polish franchise model currently involves approximately 80,000 to 87,000 entrepreneurs, according to the Foundation for PEP Przespon. Psychologist and business trainer Karolina Wójcik stated that many people remain silent to avoid job loss or further discomfort. A report titled 'The Cost of Silence' by the Nowe Przestrzenie foundation indicates that over 40% of workers in Poland fear consequences for mistakes made at work. The data suggests a lack of psychological safety among the Polish workforce.

Orchardists in Poland will begin assessing losses starting Monday following recent frosts. Many orchardists in Poland have lost 100% of their crops. Minister Stefan Krajewski met with orchard owners in the Lubelskie region to discuss widespread crop damage.

President will appoint councils regarding the new constitution on Sunday, May 3. The Left party has already indicated it will not participate in the proceedings. Commentators noted the move may be an attempt to centralize power. The announcement was made during a discussion regarding the institutional state of the judiciary and the selection of 15 judges for the National Council of the Judiciary by the Sejm. Presidential spokesperson Rafał Leśkiewicz announced that Karol Nawrocki has appointed a council to oversee matters regarding a new constitution. The council is expected to convene at the Royal Castle for Constitution Day on May 3. Analysts suggest politicians may struggle to reach consensus during upcoming constitutional discussions. President Karol Navrocki is calling for the appointment of new Constitution Councils on May 3.

A court in Warsaw approved a request from Ukrainian authorities to extradite Alexander Butyagin. Butyagin reportedly led archaeological excavations in Kerch, a territory annexed by Russia in 2014. Ukrainian officials consider the excavations illegal and suspect Butyagin of contributing to the damage of cultural heritage sites. The source also noted that political prisoners in Russian cities have conducted nearly 300 hunger strikes over the last 20 years.

Promet intends to supply 50,000 unguided 122mm rocket projectiles for Grad MLRS systems. A Slovenian firm and the Bosnian company Binass are participating in the scheme to provide 5,000 detonators. Components are planned to be sent to Poland for final assembly.

The European Union has implemented a reduction in customs duties for high-quality beef imports effective today. One major Brazilian company is expected to lead beef exports to the EU. This move is expected to lower prices for consumers in Europe and increase sales for producers.

The Polish labor fund has been reduced by 1.5 billion PLN this year, representing a 47% decrease. A member of the Labor Market Council noted the reduction during a broadcast. This funding cut occurs alongside reports of youth unemployment reaching 20% in various regions.

Anniversary picnics are occurring in many Polish cities to mark 22 years of Poland's membership in the European Union. In Warsaw, crowds are attending a European picnic at Łazienki Królewskie.

Poland now has more than 10,000 people aged 100 or older, according to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office. The figure stood at 10,403 at the end of 2024. The increase in centenarians is being cited as an indicator of societal health.