Poland's new justice minister on his first day in office signed a motion for the country to join the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), reversing the stance of the previous government that clashed with EU authorities.
The EPPO is the European Union's independent public prosecution office that deals with cases affecting the bloc's financial interests. Of the bloc's 27 member states, 22 have joined.
Poland's previous nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) government opted not to join the EPPO, citing fears of interference in the Polish justice system.
"One of my first decisions as Minister of Justice - an application to Prime Minister Donald Tusk to join the European Public Prosecutor's Office," Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar wrote on platform X on Wednesday.
He added a picture of himself signing the application in front of Polish and also EU flags, which he said had been returned to his office and other government rooms.
Bodnar told Reuters before he became minister that joining the EPPO would be a good faith move that could be implemented quickly in an attempt to unblock billions in funds frozen by the EU because of concerns over democratic standards.
Źródło: TVN24 News in English, Reuters
Źródło zdjęcia głównego: X/@Adbodnar