20:29 7 May 2026
It’s getting harder and harder to get money from Brussels
Poland could become a net contributor to the EU budget for the first time in the 2028–2034 financial framework if current negotiations do not favor Warsaw. The risk comes from the European Commission’s shift toward funding innovation and competitiveness instead of traditional cohesion and agricultural policies, from which Poland has long benefited. A major concern is the new European Competitiveness Fund, designed to support advanced technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. Polish officials fear that wealthier, more innovative countries will capture most of the funding, while Poland contributes more than it receives.
Poland has historically struggled to secure money from centrally managed EU programs, partly due to weaker innovation rankings, bureaucracy, and limited participation in international business networks.
(pb.pl)
