“For all those who say that we [Poland] subsidize the European Union: it is exactly the opposite,” she said, referring to some eurosceptics’ voices.

“The net balance is plus €175 billion for Poland,” the minister pointed out.

Referring to upcoming grants and loans Poland is hoping to get from the EU, Pełczyńska-Nałęcz said: “Today, the Council of Ministers will make a decision accepting the document, which is a formal document submitting a revision to the National Recovery Plan (KPO).”

“Over the last month, there were over 50 negotiation meetings on various levels - we have negotiated [with the European Commission] this document initially, but its final shape depends on the decision of the Council of Ministers.”

Under the National Recovery Plan, Poland is to receive €59.8 billion (268 billion zlotys), including €25.27 billion (113.28 billion zlotys) in subsidies and €34.54 billion (154.81 billion zlotys) in the form of preferential loans.

In line with EU goals, a significant part of the KPO budget is to be allocated to climate goals (46.6%), digital transformation (21.3%), as well as social reforms (22.3%).