Poland

Polish authorities maintain 13 coal plants should qualify free carbon allowances

Coal-dependent country stands in way of agreement on 25 per cent emissions reduction a week before assuming EU presidency

Belgium proposes 25 per cent emission cuts as divisions block proposal for more demanding 2020 target

Prime minister tells the Guardian he hopes the EU will agree to a cut in emissions of 30% by 2020

Poland has been pushing to have its carbon cap raised while environmentalists claim that carbon markets are deeply flawed

EU leaders agree to provide fair share of €100bn a year climate funding, but precise details remain murky

Experts claim Poland, Romania and Czech Republic now promise better returns for investors than established markets in Western Europe

Eastern bloc countries fear undue economical tax due to lack of nuclear and renewables