Poland's Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy plans more than PLN 1.4 billion in FENG funding calls for defence and dual-use technologies this year. STEP applications are expected in November, subject to European Commission approval of programme changes.
Startup experts at PARP Future Camp 2026 say founders should validate customer demand and their ability to deliver value before forming a company. Complementary teams, mentoring and PARP incubation programmes can help turn a promising idea into a viable business.
Greater Poland remains one of Poland’s key economic and logistics hubs. Strong industrial activity, proximity to Germany and access to the A2 motorway are supporting rising road-freight demand, while DACHSER’s Poznań branch is reporting double-digit volume growth in 2026 and planning a new site for 2029.
The EU business economy had around 34 million enterprises and 164.5 million people employed in 2024. Micro and small firms made up 99% of companies, while large enterprises — just 0.2% — generated 49% of value added.
Project Management Institute research suggests the most advanced GenAI users achieve up to 16 times higher productivity growth than occasional users. Yet only 1% of organisations describe themselves as mature in generative AI use.
Average disposable income in Polish households rose to PLN 3,500 per person per month in 2025, up 6.7% in real terms. Spending grew more slowly to PLN 2,015, but the poorest 20% still spent more than their income.
Spain’s government approved two housing decree-laws on September 29, including tenant protections, stricter rules for seasonal and room rentals, and restrictions on speculative purchases by funds. The measures still require parliamentary validation.
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.
Poland's Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy plans more than PLN 1.4 billion in FENG funding calls for defence and dual-use technologies this year. STEP applications are expected in November, subject to European Commission approval of programme changes.
Startup experts at PARP Future Camp 2026 say founders should validate customer demand and their ability to deliver value before forming a company. Complementary teams, mentoring and PARP incubation programmes can help turn a promising idea into a viable business.
Greater Poland remains one of Poland’s key economic and logistics hubs. Strong industrial activity, proximity to Germany and access to the A2 motorway are supporting rising road-freight demand, while DACHSER’s Poznań branch is reporting double-digit volume growth in 2026 and planning a new site for 2029.
The EU business economy had around 34 million enterprises and 164.5 million people employed in 2024. Micro and small firms made up 99% of companies, while large enterprises — just 0.2% — generated 49% of value added.
Project Management Institute research suggests the most advanced GenAI users achieve up to 16 times higher productivity growth than occasional users. Yet only 1% of organisations describe themselves as mature in generative AI use.
Poland’s August data came in below expectations: industrial output, retail sales and wage growth disappointed, while inflation accelerated. mBank economists argue this is not yet the start of a sharp slowdown, which may become more visible in early 2027 as higher energy and fuel prices squeeze real incomes.
Manufacturing has moved to the top of EFL’s sector AI barometer for H2 2026, while retail and creative industries also report strong investment plans. Transport, finance and ICT are taking a more cautious approach.
Artificial intelligence is becoming more deeply embedded in business operations, yet the financial returns remain uneven. According to McKinsey’s latest global AI survey, 80% of respondents say AI improves their individual productivity, but only 37% attribute a positive impact on organisational EBIT to the technology. Just 6% of organisations qualify as AI high performers — companies that attribute at least 5% of EBIT to AI and consider the value generated by the technology to be significant. The findings suggest that the biggest gains come not from deploying more tools, but from fundamentally redesigning how work gets done.
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