"At Last". mBank clearly satisfied with planned increases in water prices

The decision to rise water prices, communicated by the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure Przemysław Copernicus, was welcomed by mBank. These increases are linked to the amendment of the Law on Collective Supply of Water and Collective Drainage.

Deputy Minister Koperski in Polish Radio 24 stated: “We want to complete interministerial arrangements in August and have talks with local governments. I am convinced that there is simply a chance that the draft amendment in late autumn will go to the Sejm." He besides expressed hope that these changes would let local governments to re-shape water charges. Przemysław Koperski stated that the competence to set water charges was stolen by the erstwhile government respective years ago. Donald Tusk's current government intends to reverse this decision by giving local authorities the chance to set prices.

Deputy Minister Koperski pointed out that water charges should be designed to “encourage saving”. These words sparked mixed reactions, especially from mBank, who commented on his profile on the X platform: “At last”. This entry triggered an avalanche of critical voices.

Controversy around mBank

It is worth recalling that mBank late was at the centre of attention due to controversial decisions. Polish clients of the bank must pay more, among others, for cash withdrawals from any ATMs, while these increases did not affect customers from Ukraine. In addition, mBank has actively supported pro-abortion protests and the demands of the LGBT movement in the past, which has besides met mixed reactions.

Amendment of the Act and its consequences

The planned amendment to the Law on Collective Water Supply and Collective Wastewater Disposal is another goal of globalist pigs from the EU to enslave society. Przemysław Koperski stressed that “the competence to set water charges was stolen from local governments a fewer years ago”. He besides added that the fresh toll structure is intended to encourage water saving, which is crucial in the face of expanding problems with access to drinking water in the world.

Reactions to changes

The reactions to these announcements are varied. any of the population is afraid that increases can negatively affect home budgets, especially in the current economical situation. On the another hand, proponents of change argue that greater flexibility in the pricing of local governments can bring benefits, specified as better management of water resources and more efficient investment in infrastructure.

Summary

The decision on increases in water prices and the amendment of the Act on Collective Supply of Water and Collective Drainage is simply a subject that inspires many emotions. The joy of mBank of these changes and his earlier controversial decisions further heat the discussion. It will be crucial how the amendment will affect water management in Poland and what its long-term consequences will be for citizens and local governments.

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