We care about our senior citizens. We are implementing a number of effective solutions that make their everyday lives better. These include the 13th and 14th pensions, a tax-free pension of up to PLN 2,500, and, as of 1 July, another reduction in PIT rate - down to 12 per cent. This is actual support and more money in the household budgets of all senior citizens. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited the municipality of Świercze in the Mazowieckie voivodeship. The Head of the Government, during a meeting at the Senior+ Club, stressed that the Government will keep on working to improve pension rates in Poland. He also added that this is the time for the state, which generates new revenues, to be able to allocate them to support those who need it most.

The head of the Polish government spoke with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The talks concerned, among other things, the tightening of sanctions against Russia and the strengthening of NATO. The meeting is part of intensive Polish-US diplomatic contacts taking place in recent weeks. Our common objective is to coordinate an international response to Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. It is also a demonstration of commitment to European security and the strengthening of transatlantic ties.

Creating a pro-family policy which is stable, consistent and long-term is one of the priorities of the Government. Families need to know that they can count on support from the state. The Prime Minister took part in a picnic organised to celebrate the International Day of Families. This provided an excellent opportunity to sum up the actions taken by the Government in this regard. This year marks the 6th anniversary of the “Family 500+” programme. This programme proved that investing in families is a worthwhile endeavour. Trying to rise to new challenges, we have introduced further solutions to support the Poles, such as the Family Care Capital and support for each child attending a nursery school. In 2022 alone, we will allocate PLN 62.3 billion towards pro-family programmes.

Healthcare has always been and will always be a priority for the Government. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited the Healthcare Facility Complex in Ostrów Wielkopolski. Thanks to a Government subsidy, the establishment was able to open a Genetics Laboratory at the Department of Laboratory Diagnostics.

The head of the Polish government took part in the Impact’22 congress. In his speech, he drew attention to the unprecedented challenges that we are facing. We are struggling with the effects of the pandemic and interrupted supply chains as well as the consequences of the war in Ukraine. Access to raw materials and inflation also play a huge role. Therefore, in order to meet the needs of Poles, the Prime Minister announced new Treasury bonds. It is a safe and beneficial solution that protects our savings.

On 9 May 2022, after months of intense deliberation, the Conference on the Future of Europe concluded its work. The CoFE was an unprecedented initiative that involved a year of discussion, debate and collaboration between citizens, NGOs, politicians and other stakeholders. A webcast of the event is available online: (link inside article)

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited the Volunteer Fire Brigade (OSP) in Kroczewo, Mazovia. During his visit, the head of Polish government handed over to 8 firefighters a decision on benefits for rescue services and presented the flag of Poland to the head of the Fire Brigade. In 2022, for the first time in the history of Poland, a legal act with the rank of an Act came into force that comprehensively regulates the organisation and functioning of the Volunteer Fire Department. Thanks to it, the firefighters, upon reaching the retirement age, will be able to receive an additional benefit of PLN 200 a month. Furthermore, legal protection of firefighters has been strengthened and training for the Volunteer Fire Department will be provided, financed from the state budget.

The International Donors' Conference to support Ukraine, held at the National Stadium in Warsaw, has just ended. The event was organised at the initiative of the Prime Ministers of Poland and Sweden and the main goal was to raise funds for the war-torn eastern neighbour of Poland. Over EUR 6.3 billion was raised during the conference and the funds will be used for further humanitarian aid. The President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission were partners of the event. The conference was also attended by the heads of state and government, representatives of global business and financial institutions, as well as representatives of international humanitarian institutions.

On 5 May 2022, a High-Level International Donors’ Conference for Ukraine will be held at the National Stadium in Warsaw. The event was initiated by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson. The event partners include the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. The aim of the initiative is humanitarian support for Ukraine.

The Polish Prime Minister met with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala in Warsaw. The talks focused on bilateral relations and the current situation in Ukraine caused by brutal Russian aggression. Mateusz Morawiecki declared that Poland would help our southern neighbours to become energy independent from Russia. Poland and the Czech Republic will also jointly apply to the European Commission for new EU funds to support refugees from Ukraine.