Achmea-Treasury Ministry talks over PZU collapse

The Dutch company demanded from the Treasury EUR 600 million in compensation for the losses they suffered as a result of the Polish government blocking the privatization of PZU. Achmea hoped that, as in Eureko's case, the Treasury would take up the challenge and negotiate terms of the settlement. However, Piotr Rodkiewicz, a Ministry representative, stated that, "The Treasury refuses to make a settlement." Wilem van Duin, member of Achmea's management board, announced that the company will now submit a lawsuit to a Dutch court. (Parkiet, p. 3) A.F.