Nicotine Pouches in Poland: Growing Popularity Among Youth Sparks Calls for Urgent Regulation

Nicotine pouches, commonly referred to as "pouches," have been available on the market for several years. Despite their presence, there are no European Union or national regulations pertaining to...

Civil Partnerships in Poland: Government Pushes for Consensus Amid Public Support and ECHR Rulings

"Discussions are underway to reach a consensus that will allow the majority in parliament...

After the ECJ ruling, it will be harder for the Polish tax office to refuse the refund of overpaid VAT

It will not be as easy for tax authorities to deny a taxpayer a...

Poland’s Deposit System for Beverage Containers Approved: Key Changes to Take Effect in 2025

The special parliamentary subcommittee has accepted, with amendments, the draft amendment to the act...

Company controlled by the French government breaches Polish law and exposes Polish State Treasury to major tax losses

The Association for the Fight Against the Grey Zone of Games and Mutual Bets...

Council of Ministers Approves Bill to Enhance Consumer Class Action Lawsuits

The Council of Ministers has approved a draft bill amending the Act on Pursuing Claims in Group Proceedings and certain other acts. The draft,...

Rise in Divorce Filings in Poland: Over 21,000 Cases in the First Quarter of 2024

According to data from 47 regional courts across Poland, more than 21,100 divorce filings were recorded in the first quarter of 2024. This represents...

Challenges in Polish Rental Market: The Need for Balanced Tenant and Landlord Rights

Rent arrears, property damage, or moving out without payment are just a few of the problems tenants can cause for property owners. According to...

The Future of AI in Poland – Results of the Pre-consultations on the Implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act

The Artificial Intelligence Act is the first law of its kind in the world, designed to comprehensively regulate the development and application of AI....

Lewiatan Confederation proposes amendments to draft law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens

Maintaining the 14-day deadline for employers to notify the assignment of work to Ukrainian citizens, or extending the rights of medical personnel from Ukraine...

Building Trust in the Crypto Wild West: Poland’s Upcoming Crypto-Asset Regulations

In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has experienced tremendous growth, as evidenced by the legendary rise in the value of Bitcoin. Unfortunately, the increasing...

Deposit System in Poland Gets Closer: VAT Exemption, Tracking Mechanism Proposed

The Polish Parliament (Sejm) is soon to address a new bill concerning the deposit system, the launch of which is planned for January 2025....

Poland to Review Pharmacy Advertising Ban Amidst EU Court Challenge

On March 13, 2024, the European Commission filed a complaint against Poland with the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding regulations that...

Adam Bodnar Forms Investigative Team to Probe Use of “Pegasus” Software by Public Officials

Adam Bodnar has established an Investigative Team within the National Prosecutor's Office to examine the legality, appropriateness, and correctness of the use of the...

Proposed Amendment to Aid Ukrainian Citizens in Poland: Positive Steps with Room for Improvement

The Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Poland is currently working on a proposed amendment to the law concerning aid to Ukrainian citizens...

The EU AI Act: A Game Changer for Responsible AI Development

On March 13, the European Parliament adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). The new regulations allow the creation of a legal environment that,...

The Concerns of the UODO on Data Processing in the Proposed Amendments to the Foreigners Act

The clarifications of regulations considering the scope of data processing while incorporating the principle of data minimization - these are the main concerns of...

New AI Act needs implementation plan – Polish presidency could lead

On Wednesday, March 13, the European Parliament approved the AI Act, the first regulation of its kind encompassing a broad area of artificial intelligence....

EU Adopts Landmark Legislation to Shield Journalists and Preserve Media Freedom

In a significant step towards safeguarding press freedom within the European Union, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) endorsed new legislation on Wednesday aimed...

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