Lawmakers say the changes would boost pay equity and help candidates negotiate more confidently.
Business
Poland’s biggest insurer and second biggest bank agree potential €23bn merger
The merged entity would surpass PKO BP to become Poland’s biggest financial entity.
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Polish government announces 1bn zloty investment in AI
“AI is indispensable, both in the economic and security contexts, but it is crucial that it is used safely and responsibly,” says the defence minister.
US agency signs letter of intent to provide $1bn financing for Poland’s first nuclear plant
“The US is fully committed to supporting Poland’s energy transformation.”
Profits plunge 96% at Polish state energy giant Orlen, prompting opposition criticism
The firm rejected such criticism, arguing it “has posted robust operating performance” in a difficult macroeconomic environment.
EU approves record €9.4bn in funds for Poland
The money will be used in particular to support Poland’s green energy transition, as well as to bolster transport infrastructure and improve healthcare.
Orlen secures €800m EIB loan to modernise Poland’s electricity network as part of green transition
The financing will be used to expand renewable energy connections and introduce smart grid technology.
Poland to extend energy price freeze next year following Trump’s election victory
“The change [of president] may also mean that the competitiveness of the US economy will still increase,” says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Poland records EU’s lowest level of labour market slack
The figure indicates that the Polish economy almost fully utilises its available labour resources.
Poland opens largest gas power plant, supplying 5% of national electricity demand
“Gas is a very important part of the energy transition and the move towards climate neutrality,” said a government minister.
Poland’s growing investments abroad are bucking global trends
Olivier Sorgho
In 2023, Poland saw a 64.5% increase in FDI outflows, marking a third consecutive year of growth.
Poland signs nuclear cooperation memorandum with Japan
Poland, which is seeking to develop its first nuclear power stations, hopes Japan can help it “build nuclear skills and competences”.
Voice of Google Maps in Poland loses job after being replaced by AI
A competing Polish app that uses the same speaker saw an 8% increase in new users after it pledged to keep using his human voice.
President and church support Left’s proposal to make Christmas Eve day off work in Poland
Poles traditionally celebrate Christmas on the evening of 24 December, but it is not a day off work.
