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Significance
An ecological disaster on the Oder, Poland’s second-longest river, on its western border with Germany, revealed the state’s weaknesses in water quality control and environmental protection at a time of climate crisis.
Impacts
The government has promised a reform of water quality control, but the date of implementation is unsure.
Ahead of the 2023 elections, the Oder disaster will play an important role, mostly in opposition campaigning.
Late warnings and misunderstandings between Poland and Germany during the disaster have revealed weaknesses in bilateral relations.
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