Approximately 110 million złoty (€25.8 million) has been distributed so far, with most of the program’s budget still on hold.
The HoReCa initiative, part of Poland’s postponed EU Covid recovery strategy, aimed to assist small tourism and hospitality enterprises in diversifying after the pandemic.
The broader recovery fund, totaling €59.8 billion for Poland, had been withheld by Brussels for years due to rule-of-law issues with the former government. Its eventual release was a notable achievement for Prime Minister Donald Tusk following his 2023 election success.
However, an interactive online map of beneficiaries, published last week, sparked social media debate with noteworthy acquisitions, including boats and luxury furniture, as well as a grant given to a swinger’s club address.
PiS has used the controversy to criticize Tusk’s administration for cronyism and mismanagement and to point out divisions within the government coalition.
“These funds were intended to rebuild Poland after the pandemic and generate new employment,” said PiS spokesperson Rafał Bochenek on Tuesday. “Tusk promised development that everyone would notice. What we are experiencing is a major scandal — and a significant debt we will all need to pay back.”













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