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Discussion of presidential candidates about foreign policy
Marek Jurek, one of the candidates in the upcoming presidential election said, that the EU should think of an "solidarity in Europe" and supporting less developed countries in its budget.
Three EU members against economic governance to be exclusively the matter of Eurozone
Poland is among those three EU countries that are against creating an "elite" of Eurozone" within the EU.
Northern Dimension Partnership for Transport and Logistics created a secretariat
Poland signed the letter of intention concerning the Northern Dimension Partnership for Transport and Logistics, NDPTL, which office is due to start January 2011.
Europe must have alternative way of transport in case of flights paralysis
Europe of the 21. century must have a train system linking all EU countries that could take over the transport in case of airspace closure over the continent.
EIB supports Poland with EUR 250 million
Poland will receive a credit of 200 million euro from the EBI to build highways and improve the transport infrastructure.
Barroso and Tusk for EU unity and against stricter rules to join Eurozone
Discussions how to get out of the economic crisis is important for Poland too as the country plans to join the Eurozone, said the prime minister.
Tusk-Orban about V4 cooperation
Hungarian and Polish Prime minister: Victor Orban and Donald Tusk discussed in Warsaw V4 cooperation and EU presidency of both states.
Wielkopolska takes part in CREATOR mini-programme
Seven European regions have joined their forces in CREATOR mini-programme, in terms of seeing an ageing population as an opportunity to regional economic development.
Polish against the extension of the retirement age of men and women
Polish People don’t agree with the postulate of alignment of the retirement age of both genders, results from the survey of the CBOS institute. The survey proves that 74% of Poles are against this solution. It is supported only from 20% of Polish people.
Poles want to retire before 60
Most Poles wish the retirement starts before the age of 60, the opinion poll presented by portal rynekpracy.pl. shows.
Robert Zajdler: "Poland needs more transborder energy ties"
In terms of energy infrastructure Poland faces a lot of risks and dangers.
Budget will save 2 billion zloty on pensioners
For the first time since the number of pensioners is reduced to more than 5 million. It means, that the trend launched in December 2009 keeps up. The change is the result of the limitation of the pension privileges.
Polish government approved Convergence Programme
If the scenario presented in this document shall fulfill Poland could join the euro in 2015, although this date has been not mentioned in this programme.
Polish priorities on EU 2020 and the EU budget
Poland would like to brighten the discussion on the new economic strategy, the EU 2020, and discuss also the next EU budget in terms of the infrastructure and euro-zone. Poland is concerned about the next EU budget.
Poland lobbbied Greece to be the only topic of Eurogroup summit
Polish diplomats lobbied for "Greece" as the only subject during the Euro-summit. Herman Van Rompuy approved it. Poland that is aiming at the membership in the eurozone wants to take part in all relevant decisions concerning the common currency.
New EU-USA negotiations about SWIFT
The Commission should finish this negotiations in summer 2010. In Poland some politicians mention that the USA should withdraw the visa regime for Polish citizens.
Strengthening the democratic legitimacy of EU foreign and security policy
Polish eurodeputies in favor of the new EP agreement on foreign and security policy. European security however cannot decrease the transatlantic relations.
MEPs call for swifter response and tighter coordination in the Eurozone
Poland is in favor of the coordination in the euro-zone and it wants to take part in the discussions about it.
Over €1,5bn for 15 CCS and off-shore wind projects
Poland is still lagging behind in questions concerning the renewable energy, like wind plants.
EU financing for Wawel renovation
More than 13 million zloty (over 3 million euro) from Brussels will support the renovation of the Wawel castle in Cracow. A special agreement has been signed by the Polish culture minister Bogdan Zdrojewski.
Nuclear power plants planned in Poland
The Polish government announced its plans to build the first nuclear power plant. It should be ready by 2020.
Polish deficit over twice higher than Maastricht criteria
Because of the financial crisis the Polish budgetary deficit was 7,1 per cent of the GDP.
Among awards is also a Polish internet portal on culture - „Purpose: przedsiębiorczosc w kulturze". It promotes and informs about career in culture field and international cooperation, also with Visegrad countries.
„Rabbit a la Berlin” – Oscar nominee
The short documentary film by Bartek Konopka has been nominated for Oscar. It deals e.g. with the transformation in 1989.
First official visit of commissioner Lewandowski in Poland
Because of the financial crisis the EU aid for Poland till 2013 as well in the next budget is under danger, said the budget commissioner in Warsaw.
EU commissioner Dacian Ciolos in Warsaw
Meeting between Dacian Ciolos and the Polish deputy prime minister Waldemar Pawlar and the agriculture minister Marek Sawicki. Topic: CAP.
Buzek on sixth anniversary of the EU enlargement
First of May is the historic day for all EU Member States, said the EP president Jerzy Buzek. The Polish ex PM said that on this day a new era for Europe begun.
EU Summit: Cohesion Policy and CAP are elements of EU 2020 strategy
The Polish Agriculture minster Marek Sawicki pleased that the CAP has a similar priorities as the EU Cohesion policy.
Commission to recover € 346.5 million of CAP expenditure from the Member States
Poland will have to give back 92 million euro (within the CAP) for the period 2006-2007.
New limits for Polish fishermen on the Balitic Sea
More cods for Polish fishermen from Baltic Sea, but less herrings – according to the newest agreement between the EU minister for 2010.
Commission to recover CAP expenditure from the Member States
The Commission punished Poland for bad quality of control and lack of sanctions within the CAP in 2005.
Krzysztof Pietraszkiewicz, head of the Polish Banking Association, said banks have stopped tightening criteria for accessing loans for companies in 2010 and are planning to further develop activities.
World biggest biomass power plant will built in Poland
French energy concern GDF Suez and Foster Wheeler signed an Agreement about building of a Green power plant in the power plant in Polaniec, where only wood and agricultural biomass will be burned. It will be world biggest biomass power plant.
European SME Week 2010 also in Poland
Conferences, seminars, workshops and competitions for SME will be organized all over Poland during European SME Week 2010.
Money from UE budget for tourism and public transport project in Pomorskie voivodeship
To higher touristic marketability and more ecological public transport marshal of Pomorskie voivodeship signed contract from EU operational programme worth 6 mln zl for regions. 2 mld zl will go for 5 buses in Slupsk and 4 mld will go for four Zarnowiec lake marinas.
Economy vice-minister calms down: EU 2020 contains cohesion policy
Economy vice-minister calmed down MEPs of two Sejm`s committees on Wednesday saying the EU 2020 Strategy pays attention to the cohesion policy.
The most modern hospital waste incinerator started in Poland
The Gorzow hospital started the most modern hospital waste incinerator in Poland. Modernization costs amount to 6 mld zl, of which 85 % was financed from EU budget.
Development of transport infrastructure in less advanced area should be a priority of EU transport policy, Visegrad four thinks.
Piechociński: Polish EU presidency importance sink in Poles consciousness too slowly
Polish Presidency comes closer and closer (second half of 2011) and there is still no debate on important issues, like the cooperation V4-EU-Russia.
Komorowski: President`s first visit should be to Brussels
Poland shall take part in foreign military missions but elaborate such decisions very carefully. European security and transatlantic relations remain important.
Report about Weimar Triangle future
The biggest area for a cooperation becomes the energy issue and the environmental protection. Also new energy sources and renewable energy.
Polish ideas for stability of public finances in the EU
The Polish Finance Minster Jacek Rostowski presented in Brussels suggestions for the financial stability, also of the EU budget.
EU assistance for Poland from Solidarity Fund?
Because of the high water level Poland should apply for the EU- Solidarity Fund. Its transport and infrastructure, particularly in southern Poland has been affected strongly.
Commissioner Piebalgs in Warsaw: Development Assistance is not charity
Despite the economic crises, the EU remains the the biggest donor of development aid in the world. Poland wishes to joins this fund more and more. Last year Poland assigned almost one billion zloty (ca. 250 mld euro) for the aid in developing countries.
From September the solar instalations in Poland will be dotated
Poles will be able to apply for donations for the solar installations in order to save money and energy. It´s not only because of the climate change, but also because of the "green economy".
9th edition of Summer Visegrad School
9th edition of Summer Visegrad School - two weeks o interdisciplinary lectures, seminars and workshops about the most topical concerning regional problems be in progress 4-17 of July in Cracow.
The application procedure for innovations grants should be easier
The best and most innovative researcher and scientists should be promoted.
Two new buildings of the Technical University in Wroclaw will form "Technopolis". The project is worth 80 million zloty and is partly co-financed by the EU Regional Fund. The main goal is to boost innovations and creativity.
€35 million for eco-innovations
The applications should be submitted by 9th September 2010.
European Neighbourhood Policy celebrates 5th anniversary
The cooperation between the EU and its neighboring countries is generally considered to be a success.
Poland is the leader of economic growth in the EU
The GDP in Poland is estimated to reach 2,7 per cent this year. Together with Slovakia it will be higher than the EU average. At the same time, the budget deficit will grow by 7,3 per cent of the GDP.
Polish cities to curb their CO2 emissions by at least 20% by 2020
Polish cities Łódź, Dzierżoniów, Łubianka i Raciechowice are committed to cut the CO2 emissions by at least 20 %.
After six years 90 % of Poles are in favour of EU membership
The EU membership is still supported by the vast majority of Polish population, opinion survey showed.
Additional money for Poland, Czech Republik and Slovakia
Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia will get together 1 billion euro from European funds for the period 2011-2013. As the European Commission informed this is due to the higher than estimated economic growth in these countries
Only one Pole in External Action Service of the European Union?
Poland is ready to resign on all functions in the EU-diplomacy for one position (f.e. deputy) close to Catherine Ashton for Mikolaj Dowgielewicz, the contemporary EU-minister in Warsaw.
Polish presidency and the Eastern Partnership
What role plays Poland in biulding the relations between the European Union and its eastern neighbours? What kind of priorities has Poland in connection with its EU-presidency?
Polish Roma in Visegrad`s working group
Karol Gierliński i Stanisław Stankiewicz represent polish Roma in Visegrad`s working group
EU: no Community sanctions for Bielarus
Despite of the recent conflict with the Assembly of Poles in Bielarus the EU decided not to impose sanctions on Lukashenko's regime.
2011 a chance for V4 to lead the EU in relations with eastern neigbours
The Wysegrad Group (V4) is a chance to unify common interests of Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary in the EU.
Hearing in the European Parliament: applause for Lewandowski
Janusz Lewandowski, the designated Polish candidate for the budget commissioner has answered questioned in the EP for three hours. He is against a common EU-tax and the nationalisation of the CAP.
Lewandowski pleads for cohesion and dynamics
Polish Commissioner-designate for Budget and Financial Programming Janusz Lewandowski is said to be an experienced and competent economist. But some fear that as a Pole, he would oppose reform of cohesion expenditure. EurActiv Poland reports.
Serbia submited formal EU membership application
Serbia submited formal EU membership application on Tuesday, 22nd of December 2009.
Prime minister Donald Tusk: euro in Poland in 2015
2015 Poland will meet Maastricht cirteria and will be ready to enter the eurozone.
Cheaper Polish visa for citizens of Ukraine
Poland will issue cheaper visa for Ukrainians and will simplify procedure of Schengen`s visa - declared Wednesday in Kiev polish minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski.
Poland took the 22. place among the EU-countries regarding the competitiveness of the IT industry.
30% of Christmas lights cause a "serious safety risk"
To this conclusion came an EU report in which 5 countries were involeved: Hungary, Germany, Slovakia and Slovenia. Christmas lights cause a lot of problems every year in Poland as well.
Polish gouvernment for black and white cigarettes boxes
The Polish governement supports the EU proposal to eliminate colours from cigarettes boxes. The inscriptions should be identic - on a white background a black slogan warning from smoking.
European innovations and its best practices
In the Regional Committess in Brussels was held a meeting of EU-fonds consultants Euroforum KFE 2009 - European Innovation „Best practices – perspectives for Future”.
Time up to tune TV rules to digital age
So far only three countries (Belgium, Romania and Slovakia) implemented the EU-regulations.
The youngest Europeans can show their knowledge on a sustainable diet and a healthy way of life. The deadline is 31 of december 2009.
Poland spends more money from EU this year
Poland will spend 1 billion zloty (ca. 200 million euro) more than planned. European money are mostly invested in infrastructure, innovations, enterpreneurship and in e-learning.
2,280 questions asked about Albania's EU readiness
Albania on Wednesday (16 December) took another step towards EU membership when the European Commission sent Tirana a voluminous questionnaire about its readiness to join the bloc.
Hungary says Slovak law breaches EU norms
Hungary's prime minister said on Wednesday that Slovak legislation punishing the use of minority languages is unacceptable and goes against the basic values of the European Union and the Lisbon Treaty.
Energetical policy - security and solidarity
There will be a play in order to establish the energetical policy in Europe. Poland must be an actor in this play, comments the expert of the Kosciuszki Institute.
Poland becomes more and more dependent on the Russian gas
Poland's dependency on gas is 20 percent. Dependence on the Russian gas may become a real danger for Polish energetical security. These are the conclusions from the "Gas debate" that took place in Cracow on the 1st of December 2009. EurActiv.pl was the media partner.
Portfolio attributions puzzle Eastern EU countries
Public opinion and politicians alike are questioning the weight and importance of the portfolios attributed to their national commissioners, a roundup by EurActiv's network in Eastern Europe reveals.
The fall of the Berlin Wall in Warsaw as well
Symbolic wall has been destroyed in the centre of Warsaw to commemorate the 20. anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall. In the happening "No more walls!" took part some dozens young people from different EU countries. The event has been prepared by the Polish Schuman Foundation and the German embassy in Poland.
By bicycle along the „iron courtain”
The project "Iron Courtain Route" engages 20 countries, inclusive 14 EU-members. Poland is one of them. The route has 6 500 kilometers - it begins at the Barents Sea.
European Radio for Belarus, with its headquarter in Poland, will be able to broadcast in Belarus. The independent television Bielsat, with its headquarter in Poland as well, however still cannot reach viewers in Belarus.
Special Award for European Democracy to Jerzy Buzek
The former Polish prime minister has been recognized for his role in Poland's transition towards a free and democratic country and as a sign of confidence that he will bring the Parliament closer to EU citizens. Upon receiving the award, Buzek stressed that European democracy means more than holding European elections once every five years. "It is about engaging with national politics on a daily basis" and making the EU's policies even more relevant to Europe's citizens," he said, promising to make parliamentary debates more lively under his mandate.
Havel and Buzek in the European Parliament
Special session in the EP twenty years after the collapse of the "iron curtain".
Russia threats EU with gas reduction
Russian prime minster Wladimir Putin warned that Moscow may decrease the gas supply to Europe if Ukraine uses gas from the Russian transit. Ukrainian president Wiktor Jushcshenko said that the Ukrainina-Russian relations concerning gas are dominated by politics.
Aid for revitalisation of degraded areas in Poland for the period 2007-2013 authorised
The European Commission authorised financial support of 500 milion euro. Polish autorities plan to revitalise worse developed regions.
SMEs not seeing benefits of green stimulus
Eurochambres says that the European plan of stimulating the economy hardly helps the small enterprises in developing green technologies
Tusk-Barroso about Lewandowski and Polish vision of EU under Lisbon Treaty
Janusz Lewandowski, as the candidate for the Polish EU commissioner, and the Polish vision of EU under Lisbon Treaty should funcion - these were the main issues of the meeting between the primie minister Donald Tusk and the EC-president Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels.
Obama "doesn´t care" about Eastern Europe, analyst says
US President Barack Obama sees Eastern Europe as a "Bush administration project" and is not conscious of the need to counter growing Russian influence there, Edward Lucas, who has been The Economist´s correspondent for Eastern Europe for over 20 years, told EurActiv Slovakia in an interview.
Slovenia lifts veto on Croatia's EU talks
Slovenia lifted veto on continuation of accession talks with Croatia. However, border dispute between those two countries remains unresolved.
EU acts to limit health risks from exposure to noise from personal music players
European Commission wants to regulate sound volume of mp3 players, arguing that laud music has negative health consequences on young people.
State aid: EC approves Polish support scheme for financial institutions
European Commission approved Polish support scheme stabilising financial markets struck by the crisis. According to the commissionel Kroes, Polish program helps market "without undue harms to competitiion".
Commission approves investment aid to Dell plant in Łódź
European Commission approved the Polish regional help for Dell Products Polnad, which should open new factory in Lodz.
50 % founds from Programme Infrastructure and Environment for Poland soon
Poland will soon receive 50% of financial funds for its Operational Program Infrastructure and Environment.
EP president about 70th anniversary of soviet agression
New EP President Jerzy Buzek, from Poland, talked about the 70th anniversary of Soviet attach on Poland. "Memories of September the 17th are serious and tragic for Polish people. And not only for us."
Tory MEP: Lisbon ratification can wait
British conservatives hope that the Polish President Lech Kaczunski, or his Czech counterpart Vaclav Klaus, will not ratify the Lisbon Treaty, untill the Conservatives form the new UK government next year.
Lithuanian MEP lodged a complaint
Lithuanian MEP Waldemar Tomaszewski from the Action Committee of the Polish in Lithuania, has complained to the EC President Barroso over the alleged discrimination of Poles in the Baltic country.
Kindergarden for Roma children
Roma children in Poznan should have separate groups in kindergardens. The proposal, which should have convinced more Roma parents to send their children to kindergardens is being heavily criticised for strenghtening the ghettoisation of Roma minority.
