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Poland Freezes Payments of EU Covid Funds and Blames Former Government for Misspending
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Tusk Halts EU Recovery Payments Amid Misuse Claims
The Polish government of Donald Tusk immediately froze the disbursement of European Union funds intended for the post-COVID recovery of the hospitality, tourism, and culture sectors after possible irregularities were detected in their use. The decision, announced by the Minister for Funds and Regional Policy, Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, means that no contract will receive further money until it has passed a full audit. The suspension affects 25…
Today, Minister of Development and Regional Policy Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz explained herself to the rest of the government about the KPO scandal.
At a government meeting, Minister Pełczyńska-Nałęcz addressed the scandal surrounding the loan for the implementation of the National Operational Programme (KPO). Later, spokesman Adam Szłapka spoke at a press conference.
Minister of the Ministry of Finance and Development, Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz, announced that disbursements of funds from the National Recovery Plan under the HoReCa program will be suspended until the audit is completed. "I understand the enormous emotions and public outrage," she emphasized, assuring businesses that the funds will be distributed to businesses on an ongoing basis after each contract is verified.
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