- 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.
