Poland’s Duda Says EU Played Politics by Blocking Funds
- ‘This was a purely political action,’ Duda says of Commission
- President has emerged as roadblock to Tusk’s reform efforts
Andrzej Duda
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Polish President Andrzej Duda accused the European Union of playing politics when it blocked billions of euros in post-pandemic funds for the previous government.
His remarks follow signs the EU is nearing an agreement to release financing after the new cabinet of Prime Minister Donald Tusk promised to reverse changes in the judiciary introduced by the former Law & Justice administration, which was defeated in October’s elections.