As of May 2025, Poland has used only 17% of the €35 billion it has been allocated through the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (KPO), the Ministry of Finance has confirmed.
Officials say the delays are due to red tape and slow procedures. This slow pace has raised concerns in Brussels and among local economists.
The second half of the year could speed things up
The KPO is a key part of Poland’s plan to rebuild its economy after the pandemic. It focuses on transport, healthcare, and digital upgrades. The government says spending will speed up in the second half of the year, but experts warn that any more delays could hurt growth and risk missing EU targets.
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One of the biggest projects planned is railway modernization. The government plans to spend PLN 10.7 billion (about €2.5 billion) to upgrade about 800 kilometers of rail lines.
Some progress already visible
But some progress has been made. The state says 236 traffic black spots have been removed, with 305 more to go. The Brzezie bypass is one example, now helping big trucks avoid town centers.
The KPO is also helping bridge Poland’s digital divide, with broadband internet now available in 42,000 more households.
In social infrastructure, nearly 7,000 new nursery spots have been created, with 47,500 planned by 2026. Healthcare will also benefit, as 102 hospitals in the National Oncology Network will receive funding for modernization and new equipment.
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