Poland's Finance Ministry blocks 13th-month pay for PAN scientists — science ministry pushes back

Poland's reform of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) is in its final stretch but has stalled over a dispute between two ministries. The Finance Ministry opposes the introduction of 13th-month bonuses for PAN institute staff, deeming them unacceptable. The Ministry of Science is refusing to back down, potentially delaying the entire reform.