Stories from Poland

Polish leadership stated that Europe must build energy security without Russian involvement. Media reports suggest the Polish oil company Orlen previously expressed interest in acquiring assets in Schwedt.

Company CEO Daniel stated at a public event that the Polish pipeline network is capable of handling gas volumes previously supplied via Russian transit. The infrastructure can transfer these volumes to other pipelines to ensure supply.

The Ministry of Agriculture announced that the deadline for submitting applications for direct and area-based subsidies has been extended to June 1. This decision follows consultations with the Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture.

Jan Szakowalski has resigned from his position within the party leadership, according to spokesperson Rafał Bohanek. The resignation letter submitted yesterday was described as laconic and brief.

Mirosław Słuchoń, head of the Centrum club, has formed a new political center alongside a group of MPs who recently left the Polska 2050 party. Słuchoń criticized the German Chancellor regarding the context of the war with Iran during a political interview.

A single Patriot missile battery costs approximately $2 billion, according to a report on Polish Radio 24. The system requires additional ammunition sourced from the United States.

A large steel microtunneling machine has arrived in Gdansk to begin drilling a tunnel in the Western Hills. The 1,000-meter microtunnel will connect the mainland to Poland's first floating gas terminal.

The Polish Sejm voted to remove parliamentary immunity from PiS politician Antoni Macierewicz. Macierewicz had referred to the current leadership of the Military Counterintelligence Service as Russian agents. Macierewicz reportedly called current SKW leadership Russian agents. Macierewicz previously had his immunity revoked in a separate case. Jaskulski stated that everyone is equal before the law and called for justice regarding Macierewicz's past actions. Patryk Jaskulski of Koalicja Obywatelska stated that Antoni Macierewicz faces a court trial where the prosecutor intends to bring charges. Macierewicz previously described the service's leadership as Russian agents during a Sejm session concerning Russian drone flights over Poland. Schools in the vicinity have been temporarily closed and students are prohibited from using public transport, according to the report.

Economist Sławomir Chorbaczewski warned that Poland's national debt is growing at a record pace. Current revenues are reported to be more than twice as high as previous levels.

A representative from Krakow stated that residents are losing at least 50 million PLN annually due to the lack of a tourist fee. A bill regarding this matter is currently in committee.