On 7 August 2026, the Council approved an amended recovery and resilience plan (RRP) for Poland, updating the assessment originally approved on 17 June 2022. The decision, based on a reasoned request from Poland dated 15 July 2026, replaces the annex to the earlier implementing decision and adjusts 29 measures that were no longer fully achievable due to objective circumstances. The financial allocation of EUR 25.28 billion in grants and EUR 29.44 billion in loans remains unchanged, as does the total estimated plan cost of EUR 54.72 billion.
The amended plan reflects Poland's request to revise measures affected by weather-related delays, contract cancellations, and reduced demand, as well as to ease administrative burdens. Among the 29 changes, six measures were adjusted because of external factors such as land-use planning, energy efficiency, port works, and broadband rollout; two were replaced with better alternatives in health services and zero-emission buses; 17 were simplified to reduce administrative burden across digitalisation, railways, and cybersecurity; and four saw increased implementation levels, including public e-services and rail rolling stock. The climate contribution rises slightly from 40.05% to 40.29% of the total allocation, while the digital contribution dips marginally from 21.30% to 21.28%. No Sovereignty Seal projects were included, as time constraints before the Facility's end date prevented their addition.
The revision follows the standard procedure for RRP amendments, which requires a member state to submit a reasoned request and the Commission to assess it before the Council adopts an implementing decision. Poland's request of 15 July 2026 triggered this assessment, and the Council's approval on 7 August 2026 formalises the changes. The decision updates the 2022 approval, which had originally set out Poland's reform and investment agenda under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
The amended plan is expected to have a moderate impact on several stakeholder groups. Polish public authorities will face adjusted implementation timelines and reduced administrative burdens for 17 measures, potentially easing delivery pressures. Beneficiaries of the affected investments, such as transport operators and digital service providers, may see changes in project scope or funding conditions, particularly in railways and broadband. EU institutions, including the Commission and the Council, will continue to monitor progress against the revised milestones and targets. The slight increase in climate spending signals a continued focus on green transition goals, while the small drop in digital spending reflects the reallocation of resources. Overall, the changes aim to make the plan more realistic and achievable without altering the overall financial envelope, balancing flexibility with the need to maintain the plan's reform momentum.