103 years ago, Poland regained its independence, after one hundred and twenty-three years of captivity it returned to the maps of Europe. Minister Marlena Maląg took part in the celebrations held in Ostrów Wielkopolski, commemorating the anniversary of regaining independence by Poland.

Helping those who are most needy is the most beautiful expression of our humanity – said the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg during the Saturday jubilee of the 40th anniversary of the St. Brother Albert Aid Society. At the ceremony, the Minister presented, on behalf of President Andrzej Duda, state decorations – gold, silver and bronze Crosses of Merit.

The municipality of Boguchwała is implementing two very much-needed projects, opening a common room for children and young people and a day support facility that will help families in their daily functioning – said the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg at the Centre for Social Development in Boguchwała.

The government’s effort must be centred on people – their needs, aspirations, sense of dignity. Investing in people is the driving force of the Polish economy – said the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg during the inauguration of the ESG Congress – Polish Power of Business.

President Andrzej Duda signed an amendment to the Act on state aid in raising children. From 2022, the programme will be handled by the Social Insurance Institution, parents will submit applications by electronic means only and the payment of the child-support benefit will take place on a non-cash basis, to the bank account indicated by the parents.

Nearly 3.8 thousand family assistants will receive salary allowances of up to PLN 2,000 gross. This is a form of appreciation for assistants, who are an important link in the family support system. The Ministry of Family and Social Policy will allocate PLN 8 million for the payment of allowances.

Until 12 November, public employment services can submit applications for implementing pilot projects addressed, inter alia, to women returning to the labour market after giving birth to a child or young people who are neither in employment nor in education. For the “Stable job – strong family” project, the Ministry of Family and Social Policy will allocate PLN 57 million.

Deputy Minister Stanisław Szwed met with Željke Cvijanović, President of the Republic of Serbia. The meeting was also attended by Koviljka Špirić, Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Poland. The talks concerned cooperation between both countries and the exchange of experience.

Minister Maląg took part in the meeting of the Ministers of Labour of the V4 countries. In Budapest, the impact of the pandemic on the labour market and methods to counteract its negative effects were discussed. The second topic was legislative solutions, especially those regarding remote work and digitisation.