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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Jo Harper

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Jo Harper is a British national with a 20-year freelance journalistic career in Poland, Germany and the UK, writing for Deutsche Welle, Politico, the BBC, the Daily Mirror, Gazeta Wyborcza, Polityka, New Eastern Europe and Forbes. He is a published author of books on Polish affairs and holds a PhD from the London School of Economics.

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Polish foreign minister wants German troops in Poland

The Polish government would welcome Bundeswehr soldiers stationed in Poland, Minister of Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski said in an interview published in Swiss daily...

Two years of war in Ukraine: where are we?

The war in Ukraine is facing military stalemate, but Poland appears to be winning the war of words. Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on February...

Ten reasons why Poland is not at risk of war with Russia

Governments and intelligence services of NATO countries have been reporting for some time about the growing threat from Russia, not only to Ukraine, but...

Denmark’s King Frederik X come to Poland on first foreign trip as monarch

Denmark's King Frederik X arrived in Warsaw on January 30 on his first visit abroad as monarch. Greeted by President Andrzej Duda, he later...

Poland expects EU funds

In 2024 approximately PLN 77 billion (€18 billion) will go to Poland from the National Reconstruction Plan, according to  the Deputy Minister of Finance...

Polish firms look east, near and far

Key takeaways from the “Destination: East. Current trends and attractive foreign expansion destinations in the face of geopolitical turbulence” report.  The Czech Republic, Romania and...

Economy eyes growth after pause for breath

Economists believe that 2024 will see a recovery of the Polish economy, while 70% of Poles say that this year will be better for...

Traditionally, at the end of January, collections and accompanying events are held throughout Poland and abroad.

Traditionally, at the end of January, collections and accompanying events are held throughout Poland and abroad.  The finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity...

Polish PMI again down, but problems may go deeper

A further decline in orders and poor data from industry resulted in a deterioration of business sentiment in late 2024. This weakens the willingness...

Polish cohabitation faces early tests

President Andrzej Duda, an ally of outgoing ruling party - Law and Justice (PiS) - delayed the formation of a new government under Donald...

Poland’s Thorium Space to boldly go

Poland’s Thorium Space is becoming a leading light in the European space industry. In mid-November, Poland officially joined the European Space Agency's (ESA) optional programs...

Ruling PiS wins most seats, but set to lose power 

Defeating ruling PiS and agreement on reversing Poland’s ‘anti-democratic’ turn are one thing. But can the three parties agree on a cohesive policy program? Jo...

Poland and South Korea move towards closer economic ties

Polish President Andrzej Duda told participants at the Polish-Korean Economic Forum in Warsaw on July 14 that South Korea is Poland’s strategic partner and that Warsaw and Seoul...

US-Poland ties that bind in hard times

On June 28, 2023, a conference organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Poland and the Warsaw School of Economics took place in Warsaw.  “In the...

Forget Brexit, Polish-British economic cooperation is fine

Anglo-Polish relations date back as far as the 11th century, when the first contacts were made during the reigns of King Ethelred II the...

Central and Eastern Europe PE and VC sectors shine on

The Central and Eastern European macroeconomic growth story is set to continue as the economies of the region catch up with those further west,...