USA-China Tensions Transform Global Market

After the U.S. elections, relations between the...

Senate to Review First Deregulation Package in May—More Business-Friendly Reforms in Progress

During its session scheduled for May 14–15, the Polish Senate will review the first deregulation package prepared by the Ministry of Development and Technology. The draft law, adopted by...

Poland’s Online Gambling Market Slipping Out of Control, Experts Warn

As much as 40% of Poland’s online casino market remains outside state control, with...

The SME Ombudsman to Become the Entrepreneur Rights Ombudsman with Expanded Powers

Under a new legislative proposal, the current SME Ombudsman (Rzecznik Małych i Średnich Przedsiębiorców)...

Brussels Debates Doubling Minimum Tobacco Excise in the EU – Poland Faces Big Price Hike

Discussions are underway in Brussels over a revision of the EU Tobacco Excise Directive,...

Senate to Debate Health Insurance Contribution Reform for Entrepreneurs Amid Support and Controversy

At its upcoming session on April 23–24, the Polish Senate is set to debate...

Cost-Cutting a Priority for 87% of Legal Departments — Technology Is Key, but AI Isn’t the Focus (Yet)

According to the results of the EY General Counsel Study, the top three challenges facing legal departments today are geopolitics (76%), the regulatory environment...

President of the Polish Data Protection Authority Reports Illegal Processing of Personal Data to Prosecutors

Mirosław Wróblewski, President of the Polish Data Protection Authority (UODO), has filed a report with the District Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw-Śródmieście regarding a suspected...

European Businesses Call for Swift Adoption of the Omnibus Package – But Experts Warn: Don’t Stop Preparing

European businesses have urged EU institutions to swiftly adopt the first so-called Omnibus package – a set of proposals by the European Commission aimed...

One in Three Women in the EU Faces Physical or Sexual Violence – EU Takes Action to Strengthen Women’s Rights

One in three women in the European Union experiences physical or sexual violence. Fewer women than men are employed, even fewer hold leadership roles,...

Listing Act Brings Major Simplifications for Public Companies: New Rules Already in Effect

The Listing Act introduces significant changes aimed at making EU capital markets more attractive and accessible for issuers. The reforms include simplified prospectus formats,...

Alcohol is Too Cheap in Poland: Experts Call for Urgent Tax and Policy Reforms

Alcohol consumption in Poland is steadily increasing, leading to tens of thousands of premature deaths and socio-economic costs amounting to billions of zlotys annually....

Only 1 in 5 Deportation Orders Enforced: EU Aims for Stricter Return Policies

Currently, there are 27 different systems for returning migrants within the European Union. As a result, only one in five return orders is actually...

VAT Fraud at Record Levels in 2024: Value of Fake Invoices Exceeds 8.71 Billion PLN

In 2024, the number of detected fake invoices reached its highest level since 2018, increasing by over 130% year-over-year. Experts commenting on these figures...

CBÅšP and KAS Strike Against VAT Fraud Mafia: 52 Arrested, 40 Indictments

Officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation of the Police (CBÅšP) and the National Revenue Administration (KAS), operating under the supervision of the District...

BCC Experts Warn Against Political Exploitation of Deregulation

Deregulation remains one of the most significant challenges for the Polish economy. Simplifying regulations and reducing bureaucracy are factors that can contribute to increasing...

Stricter Penalties for Intoxicated Drivers: Over 16 Million Tests Conducted in 2024, New Regulations Underway

In 2024, police officers conducted over 16 million alcohol tests and arrested 91,300 intoxicated drivers. In 2022, despite a lower number of tests, the...

The Technology Sector Welcomes AI Legislation but Highlights Inconsistencies and Risks

The new technology sector has responded positively to the ongoing work on the draft law on artificial intelligence (AI) systems. However, it has also...

The Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy Announces Major Reform of Sick Leave Regulations

The Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy, led by Minister Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-BÄ…k, has announced the most significant reform of the sick leave (L4)...

Conviction in the Case of an Organized Crime Group Linked to KS Cracovia Hooligans

On March 3, 2025, the District Court in Kraków issued a verdict in a case concerning the activities of an organized crime group associated...

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