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Poland will submit a complaint and a motion to suspend the Mercosur agreement until a ruling is reached by the European Union tribunal. Poland argues that waiting for a final ruling on whether the agreement complies with EU law would be too late to address potential damages. Stefan Krajewski stated that Poland will also submit a request to halt the application of the agreement until a ruling is reached by the European Court of Justice. A case before the court can take between several months and two years to resolve. The Polish position is that waiting for a final judicial ruling could result in irreparable damages.

Polish authorities have inspected over 1.8 million travelers attempting to enter Poland via the German border since July 7. Officials reported refusing entry to more than 670 individuals during this period. Additionally, Poland has accepted 282 people from Germany as part of readmission processes. The report characterizes these border activities as part of a hybrid warfare campaign against Poland. Since the reinstatement of border controls on July 7, officials have conducted checks on more than 1.8 million travelers entering Poland from Germany. The process included the readmission of 282 people from Germany and 12 people from Lithuania to Poland. Additionally, 421 people were transferred from Poland to Lithuania. The discussion also addressed combating crime among foreigners.

Multimedia park Fountain in Warsaw will begin its annual shows this Friday. The theme for this year's performances is 'Great Hearts,' according to director Andrzej Matusiak. The program will feature elements related to figures such as Andrzej Wajda, Fryderyk Chopin, and Tamara Łęcka. Matusiak stated the theme focuses on both the greatness of historical figures and the small acts of kindness within individuals.

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that doubts regarding United States loyalty are not limited to Poland. These concerns follow comments by Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Financial Times. Tusk questioned if the United States is prepared to remain as loyal to Europe as outlined in existing treaties. Sikorski noted that these doubts are becoming a broader phenomenon. Sikorski noted that these apprehensions are being heard across the region.

The Polish Sejm will begin a three-day session this Thursday. Members of Parliament will address motions for no-confidence votes against the ministers of climate and environment and the minister of health. A motion to remove Paulina Henikłowska was submitted to the Sejm at the end of March. Approximately 100 MPs have signed the motion, primarily from the Confederation party.

Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski stated that Poland will submit a request to the European Union to suspend the application of a specific agreement until a complaint is resolved. The Polish government will submit a request to the European Commission for support for farmers whose crops were damaged by frosts. The announcement was made by Andrzej Grzybs. Police Speed Groups will also increase road safety monitoring during the upcoming long weekend. Officers will focus on speeding, sobriety, seatbelt use, and child safety regulations. Poland will continue to cooperate with the United States to secure the release of all political prisoners in Belarus. Radosław Sikorski described recent discussions involving the US Secretary of State and US Ambassador to Warsaw, Tom Rose, as a joint success for the Polish-American alliance.

A formal procedure has been initiated to declassify an annex to a report regarding the liquidation of military intelligence services. The Presidential Palace has formally started the procedure to declassify the annex to the report on the liquidation of military intelligence services. The move follows discussions between the Presidential Palace and the PiS party leader. The declassification aims to address various myths and false narratives surrounding the document. The original 2007 report addressed the dissolution of military intelligence services. The declassification process is intended to provide clarity on the historical events. The document was sent to parliaments following the president's initiation of declassification procedures. Under current regulations, an opinion from the Marshals of both chambers of the Sejm is required, though it is not binding for the head of state.

Polish government officials are discussing the potential for developing domestic missile defense capabilities. The remarks follow discussions regarding a specific law and the exchange's alleged ties to Vladimir Putin. Deputy Prime Minister Jakub Stefaniak of the PSL expressed no surprise regarding the Pentagon's decision to adjust troop presence. He noted that the DDA document from several years ago signaled a strategic shift toward reducing US military presence in certain regions. Meanwhile, Paweł Jabłoński of PiS stated the government must ensure soldiers are stationed in Poland. The discussion follows reports of a three-car collision between Sukhachev and Mshchonov in Viskitki. The proposed regulation introduces a new form of investing. Funds collected through these accounts would be taxed at a rate of 19% of the value of the National Bank of Poland's reference rate.

The Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy is planning changes to simplify the 800 plus benefit system through a deregulation project. The proposal, which has entered public consultation, aims to allow for the automatic renewal of benefits for subsequent periods without requiring annual applications. Currently, the old system remains in effect, and the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) reminds recipients that applications must be submitted by Thursday to ensure continuity of payments. This change would eliminate the current requirement for citizens to submit new applications every year.

The number of work permits issued to foreigners in Poland increased by 22% last year, yet reached its lowest level in seven years. According to Rzeczpospolita, this trend reflects the government's rigorous approach to labor migration. The report notes that while permit numbers rose year-over-year, the overall volume remains at a multi-year low. The policy aims to manage the influx of foreign workers into the country.