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Leszek Balcerowicz

Leszek Balcerowicz

Polish economist (born 1947)

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  • Oct 6

    National Bank of Poland raises monthly bonus for Governor Adam Glapiński, boosting pay by nearly 200,000 PLN

    The National Bank of Poland approved a resolution lifting executive monthly bonus rates from 1 October 2026, increasing annual earnings for Governor Adam Glapiński by up to 200,000 PLN.

  • Oct 3

    PiS leaders clash as Czarnek and Obajtek push to roll back 2022 Polish Deal health tax

    Law and Justice politicians Przemysław Czarnek and Daniel Obajtek defended proposals to repeal the party's 2022 health contribution reforms, rejecting criticism from former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

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EU leaders pledge winter lifeline to Zelensky in Brussels

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