The past two weeks surrounding the Central Register of Contracts (CRU) have been exceptionally intense. The pace of developments, successive amendments, public declarations, and growing support made even those following the issue closely feel a bit disoriented. But the conclusion is clear: we are now very close to full transparency in public finances.
It all began with a landmark vote in the Sejm. After weeks of civic pressure and hundreds of messages, MPs adopted an amendment introducing a 500 PLN threshold and launching the CRU on 1 July 2026. It was an important step – but only the first one.
Almost immediately, public declarations in support of a zero-threshold solution began to appear. More organisations joined the #TAKdlaCRU appeal, and during Senate deliberations the key idea returned: full transparency, a 0 PLN threshold. Exactly the solution that over 48 organisations had been advocating for from the very beginning.
During the meeting of the Senate’s Public Finance Committee, Patrycja Satora – speaking on behalf of civil society organisations – made it clear that transparency cannot be partial. If the CRU is to foster public trust in the state, it must cover all contracts, with full disclosure of their subject.
The result? Two crucial amendments adopted unanimously:
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a 0 PLN threshold,
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system launch on 1 April 2026, with mandatory reporting from 1 July 2026.
At the same time, local governments made their voices increasingly heard – including Konrad Tkaczyk, a councillor from Lesznowola, who called the CRU “a milestone for local-government transparency.” We also consistently highlighted transparency in the media, including TOK FM and Rzeczpospolita.
On 27 November, the Senate confirmed the direction: the 500 PLN threshold is removed, full disclosure of the contract’s subject becomes mandatory, and the system launches earlier. This solution brings us closer to standards that strengthen public trust in financial governance, transparency, and accountability.
Today, we can add one more thing:
this win belongs to citizens, civic organisations, activists, experts, councillors, and local governments. To everyone who worked tirelessly – writing, educating, monitoring, and raising their voice.
Thank you to all who actively supported our efforts!
