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Poland set to be the only EU country mining hard coal despite ‘gigantic’ costs

Stanisław Kaleta

29.01.2026, 11:52

Poland’s government provided over €2 billion in aid for its coal industry in 2024. — Poland’s government provided over €2 billion in aid for its coal industry in 2024. Photo: GettyImages/Frank Hoensch

Poland’s government provided over €2 billion in aid for its coal industry in 2024.