Polish firm sues government over coal import decision linked to Morawiecki decree
A Polish company has filed a massive lawsuit claiming damages from a 2022 decision by Mateusz Morawiecki that mandated state-controlled firms to import coal with full state guarantees.
A Polish enterprise has lodged a lawsuit seeking compensation for losses it attributes to a 13 July 2022 order by Mateusz Morawiecki. The decree required two state-controlled companies, PGE Paliwa and Węglokoks, to import coal and receive full state financial guarantees, as well as logistical priority at ports and railways. The plaintiff contends that this intervention distorted competition in Poland's coal market, prompting a European Commission inquiry.
The claim separates actual damages from an estimate of foregone profits for the years 2023-2025. The filing demands reimbursement for both categories of loss, arguing that the government's actions caused significant financial harm.
Why it matters
The case could reshape state intervention policies in Poland's energy sector and affect EU competition oversight.
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