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Another proposal for changes to the powers of the National Labor Inspectorate

On Friday, January 30, 2026, another version of the draft amendments to the Act on the National Labor Inspectorate was published, which is to introduce the possibility of reclassifying civil law contracts by administrative decision of the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy. The original draft met with numerous objections from the business community […]

2026 / 02 / 09

Funding for trademarks and industrial designs – SME Fund 2026 for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises

On February 2, 2026, the next edition of “The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund” program was launched. Thanks to it, micro, small, and medium-sized entrepreneurs can once again apply for vouchers enabling them to recover the costs incurred for the registration of trademarks and industrial designs. Find out what you need to do to […]

2026 / 02 / 04

Mandatory DIWASS system for cross-border waste shipments from May 21, 2026.

From May 21, 2026, the use of the EU’s DIWASS (Digital Waste Shipment System) will become mandatory in cross-border waste shipment procedures. This change is part of a broader reform of EU waste management regulations and aims to fully digitize procedures related to international waste shipments. Legal basis for the changes The obligation to use […]

2026 / 01 / 28

Access to the online register of family foundations – draft amendment to the regulation

On November 25, 2025, a draft amendment to the regulation on the register of family foundations (No. B883) was published on the Government Legislation Center website. The draft is currently at the stage of public consultation and review. The proposed amendment aims to improve access to data from the family foundation register, which is currently […]

2026 / 01 / 27

Amendment to the Act on the National Cybersecurity System passed by the Sejm!

On Friday, January 23, 2026, the Sejm passed an amendment to the Act on the National Cybersecurity System (“UKSC”), which implements the EU’s NIS2 Directive into Polish law. Below, we describe these changes and the further legislative path. The most important changes adopted by the Sejm During the second reading, the Sejm introduced a number […]

2026 / 01 / 26

General Interpretation concerning the understanding of the premise of permanent attachment to land

On January 5, 2026, General Interpretation No. DPL2. 8401.6.2025 of the Minister of Finance and Economy of January 2, 2026, on the understanding of the condition of permanent attachment to land in the case of container facilities, in the legal status in force since January 1, 2025 (hereinafter: General Interpretation). Consequences of the position expressed […]

2026 / 01 / 13

European Employment Insights: December 2025

We are pleased to present the December edition of the Andersen European Employment Insights newsletter. Prepared by Andersen’s team of experts across Europe, this issue provides a detailed overview of the latest developments in employment law, regulations, case law, and collective agreements in 20 countries. Read newsletter. European Partner Spotlights: Cyprus & Portugal This month, […]

2025 / 12 / 16

Decision on Building Conditions in 2026

Investors may soon lose the opportunity to implement their planned projects. This is due to changes in the rules for issuing decisions on building conditions resulting from the spatial planning reform. The key terms are “general plan” and “supplementary development area,” introduced into the Act on Spatial Planning and Development (PiZP). This is an important […]

2025 / 12 / 15

LEGAL ALERT: Waste management permits valid until 31 December 2026?

As we reported in July and October this year, in response to numerous comments from entrepreneurs in the waste management industry regarding the approaching expiry date of waste management decisions and the lengthy and protracted nature of administrative proceedings, the Ministry of Climate and Environment proposed an amendment to Article 226a of the Act of […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 11 / 25

Cybersecurity Incident Management: 5 critical mistakes

The way a cybersecurity incident is responded to often determines the scale of its consequences—both business and legal. Many companies focus solely on technical aspects, while errors in processes and legal management can prove equally costly. Below is a list of five critical mistakes we often encounter when handling incidents or later, when we are […]

LEGAL ALERT 2025 / 11 / 20

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