PiS sues over election loan

PiS Treasurer Henryk Kowalczyk announced that the party will file lawsuits against the National Electoral Commission for delaying its decision on the party’s 2023 election financial report. PiS must repay a campaign loan by July's end, but the delay has led to accumulating interest charges. The commission is investigating whether PiS improperly used public funds for the campaign, which could lead to a significant loss of subsidies. PiS is renegotiating its loan terms with the bank while awaiting the commission’s final decision, scheduled for August 29. The potential consequences include a substantial reduction in the party's state-provided subsidies.