Poland stands to receive 63.8 billion euros from the European Union under a major coronavirus recovery plan proposed by the bloc’s executive.
The European Commission this week unveiled a 750 billion euro proposal to prop up economies battered by the coronavirus. Of this, Poland will receive almost 64 billion euros in grants and loans amid the pandemic, the third-highest amount in the bloc, after Italy and Spain.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki was quoted as saying that Poland had been a strong supporter of an „ambitious” budget for rebuilding Europe after the coronavirus disruption. He added that the EU executive’s proposal was „proof that Poland’s voice is heard, taken into account and appreciated in Europe.”

Source – Polskie Radio, PAP

Polish FM discusses regional ties with Czech, Hungarian counterparts

The Polish Foreign Minister visited Prague and Budapest this week, on his first foreign trip since the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic.

His face-to-face meetings with his Czech and Hungarian counterparts of the Visegrad Group focused on regional policy and plans to reopen borders after a coronavirus lockdown.

The Visegrad Group, or V4, is a regional cooperation platform that brings together Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia. The foreign minister said that the „epidemic situation” in the four Visegrad Group nations was better than in other EU member states, which prompted Poland to reinstate cross-border work.  

Source – Polskie Radio

Psychologist warns Poles against „unrealistic optimism” as lockdown eases

As life begins to slowly return to normal in Poland after the COVID-19 lockdown, a psychologist has warned that „unrealistic optimism” could be dangerous.

As Poland relaxes face mask rules and playgrounds will open from tomorrow, a doctor from the University of Łódź explained that people who have directly experienced the threat from Corona virus will be able to realistically assess it and take preventive action. However there is a danger that people not directly affected will not consider and take the proper preventive actions and will put themselves and others at risk of infection. 

Source – Polskie Radio

Electromobility in Gdańsk – public consultations are starting

Gdańsk city has started working on a draft strategy for electromobility for the city for the next 15 years in a bid to move the city forward on the path of sustainable transport and improving air quality in the city.

The initiative has invited residents to take part in public consultations on the draft strategy and they are encouraged to submit their suggestions and comments both during two online meetings, via a survey, as well as by e-mail and letter. Public consultations are set to last from May 27th  to June 16th.

Source – gdansk.pl

Weather

Today will be a sunny day with a moderate breeze. Temperatures will reach 14 degrees centigrade (57 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day, dropping to 6 degrees centigrade overnight. Saturday will cloud over a little, but there will be sunny spells and temperatures will once again reach 14 degrees centigrade during the day, dropping to 10 degrees overnight.

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