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On October 30, 2026, the National Health Debate took place in the Sejm. Organizers announced the establishment of cross-party working groups to prepare a long-term reform of the healthcare system.
GDDKIA announced the signing of the fourth contract for the expansion of the A2 motorway. The 1.3 billion PLN investment will increase the route's capacity and make it energy self-sufficient.
From October 26 to 27, 2026, a delegation of the Polish Sejm led by Vice-Marshal Szymon Hołownia visited North Macedonia and Kosovo. The main topics included EU negotiations, NATO security, and appreciation for the work of the Polish KFOR contingent.
UOKiK launched proceedings against Holiday Park & Resort for hiding stay costs (drip pricing) and using clauses that allow unilateral changes to booking conditions.
The Sejm passed key legal changes, including partial decriminalization of abortion and a new tax bracket with a 24% rate. A vote of no confidence against Minister Domański was rejected.
Włodzimierz Czarzasti took part in the 70th anniversary celebrations of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. He met with Ágnes Forsthoffer and participated in an assembly session attended by EU and state representatives.
UOKiK invites participation in a competition for the best master's thesis on competition and consumer protection. Winners will receive financial awards totaling up to PLN 7,000, paid internships, and a chance for publication. The deadline for submitting entries is November 30, 2026.
Approximately 50 parliamentarians from NATO member states and representatives of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada visited the Polish-Belarusian border. The visit was organized within the framework of the Ukraine-NATO Interparliamentary Council.
The President of UOKiK imposed financial penalties on members of the informal GameChangers Polska group, which promoted the iGenius pyramid scheme. The Office noted that the real source of profit was recruiting new participants rather than the offered training.
The 67th session of the Sejm began on October 20, 2026. Key agenda items include bills regarding abortion, changes to the tax system, and regulations concerning healthcare and personal assistance for persons with disabilities.
On Monday, October 19, 2026, Speaker of the Sejm Włodzimierz Czarzasty met with Marcos Perestrello, President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The discussion covered European security and Poland's role in the Alliance.
The President of the UOKiK fined Aasa Polska nearly 4 million zloty. The company allegedly forced customers to buy expensive medical and language packages, leading to breaches of legal limits for consumer loans.
