Thursday, November 13, 2025

Country and Sector Risk Update: Overall Improvement, but Sector Details Tell a Different Story

Despite ongoing geopolitical turmoil—and even trade wars—country...

Poland Among Least Exposed to AI-Driven Job Losses

Poland and Advanced AI. Poland is relatively...

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EU to Ban Russian Gas Imports by 2028 – European Parliament and Council Reach Agreement

During its October plenary session, the European Parliament approved a plan to completely ban imports of natural gas from Russia. The EU Council also...

The European Rule of Law Semester: A New Mechanism to Counter Rule of Law Breaches in the EU

The European Rule of Law Semester is a proposed new mechanism by the European Union intended to counteract breaches of the rule of law...

New Giants Enter Polish Banking: UniCredit and Erste Reshape the Market Landscape

The return of Italy’s UniCredit to Poland, marked by its €376 million acquisition of Aion Bank and its partner company Vodeno, along with Austria’s...

Eastern Polish Regions Call for Special EU Support Amid War-Related Challenges

“Poland’s eastern provinces require special support from the European Union,” says Jacek Protas, Member of the European Parliament (MEP). Proximity to the war in...

Arval Promotes Robert Antczak to Lead Central Europe; Emilie Wirth Named Head of Polish Operations

Leadership Changes at Arval: Robert Antczak Appointed Regional General Manager for Central Europe, Emilie Wirth Takes Over as Head of Arval Poland. As part of...

Variable-Rate Mortgages Losing Popularity Across Europe — Poland at 21%, Below the Continental Average

Variable-rate mortgages have become far less popular in Poland than they were just four or five years ago. But how does this compare with...

70% of Polish SMEs See Export as a Path to Higher Revenues — but Fear Costs, Legal Complexity and Logistics, Report Finds

Seventy percent of Polish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) believe that expanding abroad would boost their revenues by unlocking access to a broader customer...

Supervisory Board of GTC Appoints Botond Rencz as New CEO

The Supervisory Board of Globe Trade Centre S.A. (“GTC”) has appointed Botond Rencz as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Małgorzata Czaplicka,...

August EU–US Trade Deal Eases Tensions, but Growth Impact Remains Limited. Europe Stagnates While Poland Outperforms

The EU–US trade agreement concluded in August brought some relief to markets, but it did not materially change estimates of how tariffs will affect...

Polish businesses warn that proposed state-run recycling system could raise costs and reduce efficiency

Proposed reforms to Poland’s extended producer responsibility (EPR/ROP) system — drafted by the Ministry of Climate and Environment — are facing strong opposition from...

Europe’s Share of the Global Economy Continues to Shrink

Although the European Union remains the world’s second-largest economy after the United States, its growth is far slower than that of China, India, or...

Poland’s IT Job Market Slows: 38% of Firms Plan Hiring, 27% Consider Layoffs, and 32% Expect No Staffing Changes

Between October and December 2025, 38% of IT companies in Poland plan to recruit new employees, 27% are considering layoffs, and 32% expect no...

NBP to Increase Gold Reserves to 30% of Total Assets; Holdings Already Exceed 520 Tonnes

The Management Board of the National Bank of Poland (NBP) has decided to increase the share of gold in the country’s reserve assets to...

Poland to Receive €43.7 Billion in EU SAFE Defense Loans – The Largest Allocation in Europe

According to the European Commission, Poland will receive €43.7 billion in defense funding under the SAFE loan program—making it the largest beneficiary of the...
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