Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Minister Marlena Maląg visited the Communal Nursery in Żabia Wola.

On 10 April, there is the 12th anniversary of the Smolensk air disaster. The memory of the late President of the Republic of Poland Lech Kaczyński and his wife, the First Lady, Maria and other members of the Polish delegation who had died during this tragedy was honoured by the representatives of the highest state authorities. The celebrations are attended by the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

On Friday, the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg met with Anna Spiegel, the Federal Minister of Family, Seniors, Women and Youth. The major subject of the meeting was the situation of women and children from Ukraine and the possibilities of cooperation in this area.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki met with the representatives of more than a hundred of the largest Polish self-governments. He thanked them for their cooperation in helping the citizens of Ukraine. The meeting was attended by Minister Marlena Maląg.

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Minister Marlena Maląg visited the Senior’s Home in Wola Karczewska. During the meeting with the participants of the activities, they talked about the senior policy of the Law and Justice government.

The possibility of applying for a bridging pension before the termination of the employment relationship, as well as the extension of the competences of the National Labour Inspectorate – on Tuesday, President Andrzej Duda signed an amendment to the Act on bridging pensions.

According to Eurostat data, in February the unemployment rate in Poland amounted to 3% and was one of the lowest in the EU – Poland is in second place with the lowest unemployment rate in the European Union. This is good news. However, we are closely watching the changes taking place in our labour market – says the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

On Friday, the payment of the thirteenth pension, an additional benefit addressed to 9.7 million seniors, was started. It will be received by all old age and disability pensioners, regardless of income.

Nearly PLN 178 billion has been received by families since the launch of the Family 500+ programme. The programme itself has been subject to a metamorphosis in the last six years, but its foundation has been the same from the very beginning. It is an investment in the family.

On 1 April this year, a new solution for families with small children comes into force, i.e. co-financing for the stay of a child in a nursery, children’s club or day-care provider. This is even PLN 400 per month for those children who do not receive family care capital. In order to pay less for care, a parent must submit an appropriate application.