Stories from Poland

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.

Hydrogeologist Jozef Gurski from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan reported record-breaking drought conditions in Poland. Limited precipitation infiltration has affected the filling of lakes and reservoirs.

Justice Minister Waldemar Żurek and Coordinator of Special Services Tomasz Siemoniak are scheduled to provide updates in the Senate regarding the Zonda Crypto exchange fraud. The Prime Minister stated that a new cryptocurrency regulation project will return to the Sejm later this week. This proposed legislation marks the third version of the statute. Some parts of the Senate proceedings regarding this matter may be held in camera. The Financial Supervision Commission (KNF) reportedly postponed actions related to a crypto probe. Donald Tusk stated that a "Russian trail" in the scam is very clear, and he has spoken about this issue from the beginning. The probe concerns how many people lost money after investing in cryptocurrency guilds. Investigators are also examining how these funds flowed and what was financed.

A Polish coalition has proposed new fiscal measures, including a digital services tax and increases to excise duties.

A Polish coalition has proposed the introduction of a digital tax and increases to excise duties. The government's legislative focus is on assisting low-income, middle-income, farmers, workers, and organizers.

The Poland 2050 political party has formulated commitments regarding a increase in tax-free thresholds.

A coalition in Poland has proposed increasing taxes, including a digital tax and hikes on excise duties. The proposed measures aim to increase government revenue and potentially regulate digital services. This proposal is part of a broader plan that includes tax-free increases.

The Civic Coalition has proposed increasing alcohol excise taxes to fund healthcare and introducing a digital tax. The coalition is also considering tax-free increases in certain areas.