Polish Ruling Party Doubts It Will Get EU Cash Before Vote
- Ruling party is pessimistic about 35.4 billion euros in EU aid
- Standoff over release of funds sparks Warsaw’s angry rhetoric
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Poland’s ruling party is growing increasingly doubtful that the European Union will release the country’s share of post-pandemic funds before elections next year, according to an official familiar with leadership’s thinking.
A surge in inflammatory comments against the European Commission from the ruling Law & Justice Party this week -- including a threat to use the country’s veto powers on EU decisions-- is meant to put the pressure on the bloc to free the 35.4 billion-euro ($36.6 billion) earmarked for Poland, according to the person, who asked not to be named because the discussions are private.