Poland Receives First EU Recovery Funds After Meeting Rule of Law Demands

• Poland receives first €6.3 billion payment from EU recovery fund after meeting rule of law requirements • Payment was previously blocked due to concerns over Poland's judicial independence under former PM • New PM Donald Tusk presented plans to restore judicial independence, allowing release of funds • Money will support diversifying energy, reducing pollution, agricultural modernization • Further €23 billion expected to be requested by Poland later this year