Tusk attributed the cancellation of fuel subsidies to the consequences of the war in Iran
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the end of the CPN fuel price subsidy program, which was introduced due to instability caused by the war in Iran.
According to the head of government, the state can no longer continue to finance this initiative, as budgetary resources are limited. Tusk described the situation surrounding the fuel program as a result of “emotional fluctuations” caused by events in the Middle East.
Tusk emphasized that the government had announced in advance that the CPN program would be temporary, but had nevertheless extended its duration.
“We cannot keep pouring money from the state budget into this indefinitely. We’ve held out this long, ensuring the lowest fuel prices in Europe, but the budget’s stability has its limits,” he stressed.
He also noted that Poland cannot guarantee “full protection without knowing for certain what the situation in the Middle East will be or what decisions President Trump will make.”
“You know yourselves what these emotional swings are like. Today—a ceasefire; tomorrow—war; the day after tomorrow—a ceasefire; another day later—bombing—and this affects prices,” he added.
Tusk urged Poles to keep their emotions in check in their relations with Ukraine.
Tusk stated that Ukraine is seeking ways to ease tensions with Poland.
Earlier, Polish officials described Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s introduction of a bill to establish a National Pantheon as “actions of an escalatory nature.” Kyiv’s decision sparked a political reaction in Warsaw.
Poland has launched the official process of establishing a permanent U.S. military base on its territory. The government has already approved the relevant decision, and the defense minister has been authorized to negotiate with the U.S. side and prepare the necessary infrastructure.
