This combined with a lack of an implementation programme and financial strategy and weaknesses in monitoring point to the need for very substantial efforts in this sector. Good progress has been achieved in road transport alignment. Although the reform of territorial State administration provides a good basis. In the social field, efforts have been limited and legislative enforcement is a matter of concern, in particular the capacity of labour institutions. Progress has been made in the customs area but continued efforts are required in alignment and implementation capacity.
Major efforts are necessary also as regards financial control.
Some progress has been achieved in justice and home affairs, notably as to the border guards. However, alignment remains limited and considerable improvement is required in law enforcement bodies and judiciary capacity, in particular at the eastern border. Overall, Poland has not progressed significantly in aligning further its legislation and in adapting and strengthening the structures required in a large-sized country in view of accession. In the same manner, Poland has addressed only to a limited extent the Accession Partnership short-term priorities, with a notable lack of progress on certification, State aids and steel restructuring. Continued efforts are needed to set up or strengthen capacities in intellectual property protection, certification, state aids, agriculture and regional policy, social field, customs and justice and home affairs.