News in brief
Poland, evening briefing: digital services, the DSA and weekend fuel prices
Three Friday publications complement our morning edition: mObywatel’s plans, a parliamentary step on illegal content and fuel-price ceilings announced for 24–26 October.
Original AI-generated illustration: imaginary digital public services. The screen is not a mObywatel screenshot and contains no real data.
mObywatel: a candidate-support portal announced for 2027
On 23 October, the Digital Affairs Ministry outlines mObywatel’s next stage. For 2027, it announces a Portal Poparcia allowing electronic support for candidates and lists before electoral registration. The ministry explicitly distinguishes this process from voting itself.
The service remains an announcement for next year. Under the plan presented, use will be voluntary and collecting signatures on paper will remain possible. The distinction matters: this is neither online voting available today nor an immediate replacement for all electoral formalities.
Illegal content: a DSA law completes its parliamentary stage
The Digital Affairs Ministry says on Friday that the Sejm accepted Senate amendments to Poland’s second law implementing the European Digital Services Act. According to its statement, the parliamentary stage is complete and the text awaits the president’s signature.
The proposed framework would organise orders preventing access to illegal content, including cases involving threats and child protection. This summary describes the status announced by the ministry: it does not treat presidential signature as secured or every provision as already applicable. For a specific procedure, check the published text and its commencement dates.
Fuel: announced ceilings cover Saturday through Monday
On 23 October, the Energy Ministry published ceilings announced for 24, 25 and 26 October: 6.51 zł per litre of 95-octane petrol, 7.21 zł for 98-octane petrol and 7.99 zł for diesel. They therefore concern Saturday through Monday, not Friday retrospectively.
For journey planning, these amounts are announced price limits, not a national average or a promise that every station will charge the same price. Check the actual pump price and subsequent announcements if travelling beyond this period.