EU poised to release up to €137bn to Poland

Judicial reform set to unlock funding for activities including research and innovation

Poland is set to gain access to up to €137 billion in EU funding, for activities including research and innovation, that has been withheld up to now due to concerns over the rule of law in the country.

The European Commission announced on 29 February that it was ready to unlock the funds in light of reforms undertaken by the government, including around strengthening the independence of judges.