Poland has no plans to quickly cease hard coal production: Minister of State Assets

12/09/2023

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Both the Polish government and the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party have confirmed that they do not intend to accelerate the phase-out of hard coal production in Poland, according to Jacek Sasin, the Polish state assets minister. Sasin emphasized that there is a social agreement in place, outlining the gradual reduction of coal mining by 2049. He also stated that there are no plans to expedite the country's transition away from coal. Sasin's remarks came after a meeting with a group of signatories of the social contract related to the future of hard coal in Poland. He clarified that the government is committed to fully implementing the social agreement and aims to address any doubts or questions that have arisen. Poland remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, particularly coal, and is opposed to accelerating the EU's green agenda. The country argues that it needs more time to transition to green energy sources due to the legacies of the pre-1989 communist regime, which promote

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