Coal energy is up to 6 times cheaper than the energy sources proposed by the current majority

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The claim asserts coal is 6 times cheaper than proposed energy sources, but available data from 2024 shows coal-dependent Poland had electricity prices of approximately €100/MWh compared to €39/MWh in regions with lower coal dependence—a ratio of roughly 2.5:1 in the opposite direction, not 6:1 as claimed.

Omissions

• The claim fails to specify whether it refers to wholesale market prices, production costs (LCOE), or consumer prices. The MEP did not cite any specific data source for the comparison.
• The Arthur D. Little report cited was published after the session date (2026-04-29), but contains 2024 data that the MEP could have referenced.

Sources

• PrimaryEurostat - Electricity price statisticsEU electricity prices peaked in H1 2024 at €0.2916 per kWh (€291.6/MWh), declining to €0.2879 per kWh (€287.9/MWh) in H1 2025.
• SecondaryArthur D. Little - Poland Energy Outlook 2026 & BeyondIn 2024, the average day-ahead spot price in coal-dependent Poland was €100/MWh, compared to €58/MWh in nuclear-focused France and just €39/MWh in renewable-heavy regions.
• SecondaryForum Energii - Energy Transition in Poland 2025In 2024, coal's share in electricity production in Poland fell to a record low of 56.2%, showing the transition away from coal despite continued dependence.