The Polish government is moving toward a significant expansion of the national deposit-refund system, with plans to include beverage cartons and glass packaging under the mandatory recycling framework. The government is currently deciding on the timeline for these changes, aiming to increase overall collection rates. The transition to a more comprehensive system is part of … Read more
Polish pensioners and social security beneficiaries are awaiting official government confirmation regarding the structure and value of the “fourteenth pension” (czternasta emerytura) for 2026. While speculation persists regarding a potential increase in the benefit amount—often cited in recent discourse as potentially exceeding the current base—the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has yet to … Read more
As Poland continues to refine its national environmental strategy, the implementation of a comprehensive deposit-refund system has emerged as a central pillar of the country’s circular economy agenda. For businesses, retailers, and consumers alike, the evolving framework for handling packaging waste represents a significant shift in daily logistics and sustainability reporting. With government officials expected … Read more
Polish homeowners are currently racing against a tight deadline to secure government funding for green energy transitions. A new state-sponsored initiative, aimed at bolstering domestic energy independence, is offering significant subsidies for the installation of photovoltaic systems and energy storage units, including a specialized provision for solar-powered carports. As someone who has spent nearly two … Read more
Political Fallout in Poland as Minister Accuses Former Government of Orchestrating EU-Mercosur Deal Warsaw – A political storm is brewing in Poland as Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski launched a scathing attack on the previous Law and Justice (PiS) government, accusing them of engineering the controversial European Union-Mercosur trade agreement. The accusations, made during a presentation … Read more