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Michał Szczerba

Michał Szczerba

Polish politician

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  • Oct 6

    Poland detains five former and current Orlen managers over 2023 fuel price manipulation

    Security officers in Poland arrested former board member Michał R. and four executives over artificially lowered fuel prices that caused shortages across 600 stations.

  • Jun 1

    One Year After Nawrocki's Election: Record Vetoes, Unfulfilled Promises, and a Divided Poland

    On the first anniversary of his election, President Karol Nawrocki's tenure is marked by a record 33 vetoes, unfulfilled campaign promises, and deep political divisions, with allies praising his assertiveness and opponents accusing him of sabotage.

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