Budapest says it will fast-track new laws to tackle corruption and a lack of transparency in government procurement. The plan aims to end a standoff with Brussels as billions of euros in EU funding hangs in the balance.
Warsaw is threatening to "pull out all the cannons" as the EU blocks billions of euros in pandemic recovery funds. But Brussels insists Poland is not doing enough to resolve the row over judicial independence.
Warsaw has reacted with outrage to the European Court of Justice ruling to impose a daily fine of €1 million. Opposition lawmakers have accused the government of acting irresponsibly and wasting Polish taxpayers' money.