Warsaw , Poland
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Poland’s Economic Outlook

Growth, Challenges, and Policy Recommendations Poland’s economy has shown remarkable resilience in the face of global economic headwinds. With strong policy measures and strategic reforms, the country is well-positioned to continue its convergence with higher-income EU economies. However, ensuring long-term prosperity will require a steadfast commitment to fiscal discipline, inflation control, and structural transformation to…

foreign workers in Poland
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Foreign Workers: Key to Poland’s Growth

Poland’s economy relies heavily on the contributions of foreign workers, as recent data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) illustrates. By the end of July 2024, more than 1 million foreigners from over 150 countries were employed in Poland, representing 6.8% of the total workforce. Ukrainian citizens formed the largest group, with 701,300 individuals playing…

Poland’s growth outlook for 2024-2025
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Poland’s growth outlook for 2024-2025

Poland continues to showcase its strength as one of the fastest-growing economies in the European Union. According to the European Commission’s Autumn Economic Forecast, real GDP is expected to grow by 3.0% in 2024 and 3.6% in 2025, after a modest increase of 0.1% in 2023.  However, recent data and expert analyses provide deeper insights…

Seasonal Jobs in High Demand This Christmas
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Seasonal Jobs in High Demand This Christmas

December is a month of holiday preparations, heightened consumer activity, and a surge in demand for seasonal workers. According to Grupa Progres, the number of people seeking holiday jobs in 2024 has risen by 10% compared to last year, with young people under 25 making up a significant 56% of candidates. Women dominate the seasonal…

Mismatch between popular study fields and labor market needs
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Mismatch between popular study fields and labor market needs

While Poland’s low unemployment rate means there will likely be no surplus occupations in 2024, 14 professions requiring higher education are projected to be in high demand. The popularity of specific university majors in Poland doesn’t always align with the needs of the job market, according to a new report. In 2022, a total of…

China: Trade Agreements, No Visas
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China: Trade Agreements, No Visas

From 22 to 26 June the Polish President Andrzej Duda visited China to meet the President Xi Jinping and participate in the World Economic Forum in Dalian, the Polish-Chinese Economic Forum in Shanghai and other events. During four-hour talks the Presidents discussed bilateral economic co-operation, global politics, security and the Belt and Route Initiative started…