- Jul 3
Poland's Sejm passes 'lex szarlatan' to combat pseudomedicine with fines up to 1 million złoty
The Polish Sejm voted 232-34, with 162 abstentions, to pass the 'lex szarlatan' bill, granting the Patient Ombudsman new powers to issue public warnings, impose fines up to 1 million złoty, and intervene in civil cases against pseudomedical practices.
- Jun 19
Warsaw doctor’s 1.6 million PLN year ignites Sejm vote on linking pay to PESEL numbers
A 29‑year‑old hospital coordinator without a specialisation earned roughly 1.6 million PLN in 2025, while the average Pole would need 23 years for the same sum. Within three days the government pushed through legislation to track every medic’s total public‑sector pay.
- Jun 18
Poll: 55% of Poles support nationwide nighttime alcohol ban as Sejm prepares vote
A new IBRiS poll for 'Rzeczpospolita' shows 54.9% of Poles support a nationwide ban on nighttime alcohol sales, with 32.6% favoring a ban from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The Sejm may vote on the proposal as early as July.
- Jun 15
Warsaw doctor and KO councilor earned 1.6 mln PLN in a year, prompting audits and resignation from party
Dawid Kacprzyk, a 28-year-old doctor still in specialization and a Warsaw district councilor for the Civic Coalition, reported 1.6 million PLN in earnings for 2025, triggering audits and his removal from the party.
