In Brief: Mennica affair; Meat industry; Polish Steel Mills

The Supreme Board of Inspection (NIK) has initiated an investigation into the Treasury Ministry in connection with the Mennica affair. The Ministry has in turn demanded that the Mennica authorities produce the company's statute and protocols of all the company's shareholders' meetings from 1996 to 2003 for verification. (Parkiet, p. 5) ... The newly-amended veterinary bill, which allows for the slaughter of cattle on private farms rather than only in abattoir, may result in a total EU blockade of Polish meat exports on the grounds of the Union's stringent hygiene regulations. (Puls Biznesu, p. 5) ... There has been no breakthrough in the race for Polish Steel Mills with U.S. Steel and LNM Holdings remaining the only runners. According to sources close to the deal, the negotiations will continue until June 16. However, there is a risk that in the meantime the American offer will expire. (Puls Biznesu, p. 9) J.K.