Polish renovation
The Polish prime minister, Mateusz Morawiecki,has announced the creation of a special Thermo-modernisation and Renovation Fund, the goal of which will be a thorough modernisation of heating systems in buildings made from prefabricated concrete. It is estimated that over 12 million Poles live in this type of building.
“We’re expanding the already huge project of thermo-modernisation. This means many renovations will have to be done, so we’re renovating Poland both figuratively and literally. The lack of properly heated living blocs equals higher expenditure on electricity and on heating, thus harming the environment. (FLASH) I would also like to address the issue of air pollution. 44% of our society is affected by it. We managed to bring down the concentration of toxic substances in the air from 300 micrograms per cubic metre to 150. Let me remind you, that our predecessors in 2012 raised it from 200 to 300. We’re lowering it from 300 to 150, and we’re aiming for 80, because we can’t avoid to shy away from this important subject”- says Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister of Poland.
Scare again Polexit
According to the opinion of the Polish Supreme Court the proposed wording of the draft bill prepared by Law and Justice on the structure of common courts, constitutes the “end of judicial self-government” and “closes the mouths of judges”. According to the spokesman of the Supreme Court, judge Stanisław Laskowski, the Law and Justice draft does not comply with European law. Politicians from the Civic Coalition are going even further, claiming that the draft may lead to the withdrawal of EU funds from Poland, and are even suggesting this might bring about a Polexit. Yesterday , the prime minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, spoke about this conflict over the proposed law on the structure of the common courts.
”The Law and Justice party, again and again, this time by proposing the Polish courts assasination bill, is trying to protect their members from criminal responsibility for their actions. Prime Minister Morawiecki is afraid that sooner or later, the Law and Justice politicians will face the criminal court. Prime Minister Morawiecki is acting against the Polish state. I am not afraid to use these strong words, because what we are witnessing in the Polish parliament, might result in stripping away the EU funds”- says borys Budka, Civic Platform MP.
”Let’s think about it, is there a serious country, for example in Western Europe, which would allow for a situation in which some judges would contest the right of other judges to carry out the sentencing and to make other decisions. What kind of conditions would such a situation produce?
This situation would cause chaos in the judiciary system and, of course, no serious country would allow for such things to happen”- says Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister of Poland.
Baltics and Poland are key countries for regional security
The defense ministers of Poland and the Baltic states met on Monday in Tallinn to discuss issues related to common defense and security. According to Blaszczak, the US presence in Poland will contribute to the security of both Poland and allies, especially the Baltic States.
Poland’s Minister of Defense Mariusz Błaszczak said at the meeting that the Baltic States, like Poland, have common views on security threats and ways to avoid them. He added that the gathered countries also share the assessment of the role of transatlantic ties for the region. Błaszczak emphasized that four countries are not only crucial for the Baltic Sea region, but also for the entire Alliance. Their cooperation is to ensure deterrence and defense effectiveness in the eastern flank. According to the minister, it is also important to restore the ability to conduct joint defense operations. – We have achieved a lot in this field. We participate in strengthening the chain of command in our region – added Błaszczak.