ECONOMY

The European Commission is seeking closer ties with Canada in critical minerals, defence and advanced technologies. Polish MEPs welcome stronger cooperation but differ over the proposed associate status, with some calling for specific agreements rather than broad political declarations.

A growing number of Polish borrowers are challenging WIBOR-based loans. A Sobieski Institute report estimates potential bank losses of PLN 78.7–283.7 billion, while banking representatives warn that the worst-case scenario could undermine lending and financial stability.

The ECB is simplifying European bank supervision: stress-test data requirements have been reduced by about 55%, around 40 guidance publications withdrawn, and some supervisory decisions that once took months are now completed in days.

Average employment in Poland’s enterprise sector fell to 6.379 million FTEs in Q2 2026, down 78,000 year on year. At the same time, the average gross monthly wage rose 5.4% to PLN 9,353.76.

Public spending on culture and national heritage in Poland rose to PLN 22.8bn in 2025, up 6.3%. Local governments financed roughly 69% of the total, while household cultural spending and cultural institutions’ revenues also increased.