Poland’s deficit, at 7.3% of GDP in 2025, was more than double the EU average of 3.1%.
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Poland receives agreement from EU for €44 billion in SAFE defence loans
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen singled out Poland as “an essential pillar of Europe’s security architecture”.
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Poland and Germany start construction of cross-border heating system
The twin cities of Zgorzelec in Poland and Görlitz in Germany will connect their heating networks and shift to entirely renewable sources.
Poland’s economy 42% larger thanks to EU membership, finds new study
The gains stem largely from the benefits of joining the European single market, say analysts.
German transport firms warn Poland’s fuel price cuts put them at unfair disadvantage
Poland’s prime minister proclaimed that his country now has the lowest fuel prices in the EU.
Poland boosts labour inspector powers to curb precarious work
The measures aim to curb misuse of freelance and B2B contracts.
State development bank and EU invest €85m in Polish tech funds
The Future Tech Poland (FTP) programme aims to close a funding gap in Poland’s venture capital market.
Belgian court orders Poland to pay Pfizer €1.3bn for Covid vaccines
Poland says it intends to “pursue all legal means available to change this decision and defend its interests.”
Poland’s new maximum petrol station prices go into force
Retailers caught selling above the cap face fines of up to 1 million zloty.
Poland to establish anti-drone missile plant with Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies
The facility will produce up to 10,000 anti-drone missiles a year.
Polish electronics firm Vigo Photonics acquires US rival InfraRed Associates for $8.4m
The deal gives the company a production base to expand in the US defence market and cut tariff barriers.
Poland to cut VAT on fuel as diesel prices hit all-time high
The government hopes the cuts will lead to a 1.2 zloty/litre drop in price.
Poland’s wealth gap to EU average narrows to record low level
GDP per capita adjusted for cost of living has reached 81% of the EU average, up from 44% three decades ago.
Polish government moves forward with proposed digital tax on Big Tech firms
But the proposal, which has been criticised by the US, faces a potential veto by President Nawrocki, a Trump ally.
