🧵 1. Poles to vote on privatisation of state companies, in referendum likely to coincide with parliamentary elections, says ruling party leader. #world
🧵 1. Poles to vote on privatisation of state companies, in referendum likely to coincide with parliamentary elections, says ruling party leader. #world
🧵 2. Originally planned as a migration deal referendum, ruling nationalists now ask if citizens support sale of state-owned enterprises.
🧵 3. PiS accuses opposition party of serving foreign interests, especially Germany, while opposition criticizes government for nepotism and theft.
🧵 4. First question in referendum: "Do you support the sale of state-owned enterprises?" Reports suggest there will be four referendum questions in total.
🧵 5. Poland's lower house of parliament to address referendum legislation on Aug. 16-17. Ruling party emphasizes importance of ordinary Poles' voices.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/poland-vote-privatisation-referendum-likely-alongside-october-election-2023-08-11/