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Tusk names new funds minister: Agnieszka Bartol to replace Pełczyńska-Nałęcz

Prime Minister Donald Tusk will propose Agnieszka Bartol as minister of funds and regional policy following the departure of Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz. Bartol was Poland’s representative to the EU. The ministry is responsible for using EU funds, and the appointment must be signed by the president.

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Prime Minister Burnham speaks to Donald Tusk: Ukraine, the UK–EU summit and concerns about the EU's “Made in Europe”

Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on 21 October. Topics: support for Ukraine through the winter, the UK–EU summit on 20 November and the EU's “Made in Europe” plan, which could make it harder for British firms to access public procurement in the EU. We explain what it means for Polish businesses in the UK.

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Poland’s 800+ child benefit without an annual application. ZUS will renew it automatically from June 2027 – but not after returning from abroad

The Polish government has adopted a draft law under which the social insurance institution ZUS will automatically renew entitlement to 800+ for the following year. The change is due to apply from the 2027/2028 period, i.e. from 1 June 2027. A new application will still be needed, among other cases, after a child’s birth and after a family returns to Poland from abroad.

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