Poland Seeks to Ease Wind Farm Rules, Sparking Controversy
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A legislative proposal sought to ease restrictions on wind farms in Poland and undo years of limiting policies.
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The proposal was controversially added last-minute to an unrelated bill on freezing energy prices.
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This move is seen as trying to bypass a likely presidential veto if submitted separately.
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The opposition attacked the proposal for undermining pledges to restore legislative procedures and transparency.
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The proposing parties admitted mistakes and promised to amend the proposal, including increasing the turbine distance limit from housing.