A more stable CDU-led coalition government in Germany could foster investment and growth in Poland, according to the German Chamber of Commerce, but border jams can’t be ruled out. As Germany’s victorious Christian Democrat leader Friedrich Merz knuckles down to negotiations on forming a bi-partite coalition with defeated arch-rivals, the Social Democrats, neighbours in Poland…
So think nearly half of Poles, according to a new poll by United Surveys on behalf of Wirtualna Polska website in the running to the inauguration. Asked how Donald Trump’s presidency will affect Poland’s security, some 46.2% of respondents believed the outlook was positive. Among the optimists, 13.9% considered that security would “definitely improve”, while…
Poland is eager to increase its trade footprint in Expo 25 host country Japan, engaging Chopin and technology to drive more trade. As Osaka Expo 25 gets underway in April, with arts and culture in focus before a Polish trade fair on the 20 May, we take a look at the importance of Poland’s commercial…
Poles are observing the second term of the 47th president of the United States with some trepidation as deportations start and the risks of tech wars sink in. However, there could also be benefits for Poland from co-operation with the Republican leader. So think nearly half of Poles, according to a new poll by United…
Six months of dealmaking ahead for Poland’s Prime Minister The Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union from January 1 to June 30, 2025, allows Poland to set the agenda for the 27-country bloc at a crucial time for the continent. Local analysts are considering whether that chance will be seized or squandered. …
Donald Tusk’s government white paper envisages greater selectivity in the migration process. A major rethink of border control and the granting of rights to asylum and employment in Poland emerged from a white paper published on October 15 by the Polish government, drawing both plaudits and criticism. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the changes several…
A mayor, a boxing historian, and a TV host spar for the Polish presidency. The 2025 race for the Polish presidency is taking shape as all major parties have chosen their candidates. While the Polish President plays second fiddle to the Prime Minister and the position is largely ceremonial, the head of state holds the…
Now leading a broad coalition, how has Tusk’s government tackled Poland’s economic challenges over the past year? Donald Tusk’s second turn at governing Poland with a broad coalition government has not been plain sailing, and the public gave it a mark of “could do better” in a recent opinion poll carried out by the government’s…
A study released in August by Deloitte found that the average mortgage interest rate in Poland is 8.06%. By comparison, homeowners in Croatia, Slovenia, and Slovakia, all eurozone members, are paying under 4%. The cash for mortgage subsidies earmarked in the 2025 budget for first-time buyers will now be redirected to areas devastated by Storm…
The second week of March saw demonstrations getting out of hand on the streets in Warsaw. The European Agricultural Commission spokesperson has confirmed its commitment to Green Deal measures which have led to protests throughout Europe. The second week of March saw demonstrations getting out of hand on the streets in Warsaw. Prime Minister Donald…
