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Free Credit as a Sanction: How Poland Plans to Discipline Lenders

The draft Consumer Credit Act prepared by Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) is currently undergoing public consultation. The proposed legislation is...

New Draft Law on Court Mediators Requires Key Additions, Experts Say

The Ministry of Justice this year unveiled a draft bill on court mediators, accredited mediation centres and the National Register of Mediators. According to...

Poland Risks Losing Ukrainian Workers Without Rapid Legal Reforms

Ukrainian refugees generated 2.7% of Poland’s GDP in 2024, according to an analysis by Deloitte prepared for UNHCR. The report shows that 69% of...

European Business Leaders Stress That Strengthening the EU’s Resilience Requires More Than Military Investment—A Strong Economy Is Essential

Representatives of European business emphasize that building the resilience of EU countries should focus not only on investments in military capabilities, but above all...

Mandatory Mediation in Construction Disputes to Begin in Poland in March 2026

New civil procedure rules will take effect on 1 March 2026, introducing mandatory mediation as the first step in resolving construction disputes. Under the...

Business Registrations and Bankruptcies in Poland in Q3 2025: Services Grow, Retail Contracts

In the third quarter of 2025, 85,368 new businesses were registered in Poland, 27 more than a year earlier, while the number of bankruptcies...

Polish Economy Enters a “Stable but Unequal” Phase – Microbusinesses Bear the Cost of Adjustment

In the third quarter of 2025, 85,368 new businesses were registered in Poland, just 27 more than a year earlier, while 101 companies declared...

After 35 Years of Rapid Growth, Poland Faces the Necessity of a Fundamental Economic Model Shift

Poland’s economy, after 35 years of dynamic expansion, is approaching a turning point and must now undergo a fundamental shift toward a new model...

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...

Poland’s Foreign Trade in 2025: Mild Deficit, Stable Exports, and Growing Import Pressure from a Stronger Zloty

According to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS), Poland’s foreign trade turnover between January and August 2025 amounted to PLN 1,001.6...

Polish Monetary Policy Council Cuts Interest Rates Again — Decision Surprises Markets

The Monetary Policy Council (RPP) has decided to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, lowering the National Bank of Poland’s (NBP) reference rate...

Sharp Increase in Fees for Legalizing Employment of Foreign Workers

The Confederation Lewiatan is urging the government to revise the draft regulation on the level of fees for issuing work permits and declarations of...

Concerns Raised Over Poland’s Implementation of EU Consumer Credit Directives

The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) is currently holding public consultations on a new draft Consumer Credit Act. This legislation aims to...

Poland’s 2025 Economic Forecast: Modest Growth Amid Global Uncertainty

Economic forecasts for 2025 come with a wide margin of error, largely due to unpredictable shifts in U.S. policy that significantly impact the European...
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