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Poland files complaint to CJEU over EU deal to curb gas use

Despite Russia having turned off the gas tap on Poland, the country has already secured the bulk of its gas needs through imports to its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal (pictured) on the Baltic coast and is also expected bring in gas through a new pipeline, the Baltic Pipe, which connects Poland to gas deposits in the Norwegian shelf. Marcin Bielecki/PAP

The Polish government submitted on Wednesday a complaint to the European Court of Justice (CJEU) against an EU regulation on voluntary reduction of natural gas consumption this winter, a deputy justice minister has announced.

EU Council mulls legal cap on natural gas prices, says Polish minister

A draft regulation has been tabled at an EU Council sitting of the bloc's energy ministers in Luxemburg, Polish Climate and Environment Minister Anna Moskwa said on Tuesday.

EU summit reflects Polish demands - EU affairs min

Minister of EU Affairs Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk has told PAP that the conclusions of the Friday-ended European Council summit reflects Poland's ambitions and postulates, and Polish arguments are listened to today.

Polish PM welcomes European financial support for Ukraine

Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has welcomed a European decision to continue to commit billions of euros in aid to Ukraine.

New draft of EU sanctions against Russia includes proposals by Poland

The draft of an eighth round of sanctions to be imposed by the EU on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine includes proposals made by Poland, the country’s ambassador to the EU has said.

Polish justice minister calls EC head 'blackmailer'

Zbigniew Ziobro, Poland's justice minister, has branded the European Council (EC) president, Ursula von der Leyen 'a blackmailer' after she said the EC had the tools to ensure democratic standards when commenting on the likely election victory of a hard-right party in Italy.

Polish PM asks France for arms, more financial support for Ukraine

Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has asked the French president for the most urgent deliveries of arms to Ukraine and for more financial support for that country.

Ruling party, opposition MEPs want EU to impose visa ban on Russians

Polish ruling party and main opposition grouping MEPs have told PAP that the EU should stop issuing tourist visas to Russians until Russia halts its invasion of Ukraine.

Poland opposes EU deal to curb gas use

Poland was against the EU regulation on a voluntary reduction of natural gas consumption this winter, according to documents published on the European Council's website.

Poland may veto EU gas deal says PM

If the EU would like to force Poland to reduce its gas consumption, Warsaw may veto the recent EU agreement on 15-percent gas cuts, according to Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister.

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