Poland will have to return 91 million euros to the EU, stolen for generators for Ukraine.
Return of 91 million euros to Poland from EU funds
In 2026, the European Commission will make a decision regarding the return of 91 million euros to Poland, which were allocated from EU funds for the purchase of generators for Ukraine under the previous government of the 'Law and Justice' party. This was reported by the European Commission in response to a request.
According to the report, the European Commission will assess the project for the purchase of generators for Ukraine based on the conclusion of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). A report on the impact of the fraud will be prepared no earlier than 2026 and will serve as the basis for a legal decision regarding the reimbursement of the money to Poland.
After this, specific payment dates will be determined, but the amount of reimbursement will not exceed 91 million euros - the exact amount Warsaw received, the remaining 22 million euros have not yet been transferred.
The related scandal concerns the purchase of generators involving the former head of the Polish State Agency for Strategic Reserves, Michał Kuchmarowski. It turned out that Kuchmarowski helped finalize a contract for the purchase of generators with an event agency that provided services to the 'Law and Justice' party. The generators that were purchased were of poor quality and did not reach Ukraine.
Last year, Kuchmarowski was placed on a wanted list in Poland. OLAF is seeking reimbursement of just over 91 million euros, which has already been paid to Poland as pre-financing.
Also, regarding other news, the Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine turned out to be inflated. This is opposed by Czech Senator Lukáš Wagenknecht, who states that the Ukrainian army receives tens of thousands of shells less than it could due to the Czech government's ignorance of more advantageous prices in procurements.
However, the Czech Ministry of Defense denies such claims and asserts that the Czech initiative is not wasteful.
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