Entrepreneurs who suffered due to the environmental situation in the Odra River may already apply for a one-off benefit. Eligible entrepreneurs will receive a one-off amount of 3,010 PLN per insured employee. We want to ensure that the funds are paid as soon as possible. The money will go to companies operating along the Odra River and their revenues decreased by at least 50% - says the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

The Senioralia 2022 were held at the PGE National Stadium. This is a meeting of people who use government support programmes implemented by the Ministry of Family and Social Policy, such as “Senior+” and “Active+”. About 600 people from all over Poland came to the capital city. The event has been prepared by the Ministry of Family and Social Policy. The Senioralia were visited by Minister Marlena Maląg.

The call for applications for the “Social Employment Programme for the years 2022-2025” is being launched. Clubs and centres for social inclusion will be able to apply for support from PLN 20 to 120 thousand.

The Statistics Poland reported that in August the unemployment rate was 4.8%. “This is even a better result than indicated by the preliminary estimates. We have not seen such figures for more than three decades” – highlights the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

In the competition by the Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs, Minister Maląg was awarded in the category of public administration “for constructive dialogue, taking the demands of entrepreneurs into account, including persons with disabilities, and effective legislative solutions including increasing the possibility for employers to provide food benefits to their employees”.

We are coming to an end of payments of so-called “fourteenth pensions”. On Tuesday, we transferred more than PLN 1.5 billion to another group of seniors. This is a real financial support. It proves that we care about the oldest generation of Poles – says the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

The Solidarity Shield is another support to ensure that large families and persons with disabilities do not suffer the negative effects of a rise in energy prices - points out the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

The amendment addresses the needs of foster families and is aimed at protecting the best interest of children who are deprived of care by biological parents. These are long-awaited changes. I am glad that the amendment has been adopted by the Sejm – says the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

Nearly PLN 2.8 billion as part of family care capital and more than PLN 200 million as part of co-financing for a child’s stay in a nursery, children’s club or day-care provider have been provided to families since the moment of launching new support tools. – For many young parents, this is a great relief and for some an opportunity to return to work – says the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

As from 1 January 2023, the minimum salary is to increase to PLN 3,490, and as from 1 July – to PLN 3,600. The Council of Ministers adopted a regulation on this matter. This is more than the previous proposal suggested. – As the government responsible for financial security of Poles, we are responding to inflation caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine – says the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.