The proposal has been cautiously welcomed by both business and trade union figures.
Business
Poland “is the place to grow your tech business”, says Microsoft president
Brad Smith encouraged global tech firms to invest in Poland, which he says can establish itself as an “AI Valley”.
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Gas pipeline from Norway to Poland on track for 2022 opening
The date coincides with the end of Poland’s current long-term supply contract with Russia’s Gazprom.
Preparatory work underway for 1,000km of new railways in Polish megaproject
Construction of the Solidarity Transport Hub (CPK) will begin in 2023.
PepsiCo to build 1 billion zloty sustainable factory in Poland
The facility will produce potato snacks for export to over 20 European markets.
Poland’s new restitution law explained
A lawyer tells us what the new legislation, which Israel has called “antisemitic”, means in practice.
Poland’s longest non-urban tunnel over halfway completed
The tunnel in Lower Silesia will be 2.3 kilometres long when complete.
Polish firms create floral-scented asphalt to improve conditions for builders
Budimex and Lotos also say the substance is more environmentally friendly.
Mortgages hit highest-ever value in Poland in July
The housing market has been boosted by all-time low interest rates and galloping inflation.
Polish president hints at veto of media ownership law
Andrzej Duda called the bill “controversial” and said that Poland “must weigh up our interests”.
Polish church criticises government’s proposed tax increase for priests
The head of the episcopate says the plans were not consulted with the church.
Polish state energy giant calls for price deregulation with further rises expected
Electricity prices rose faster in Poland last year than anywhere else in the EU.
Polish government to subsidise home energy storage in solar drive
State subsidies have helped more than triple Poland’s solar capacity since the start of 2020.
Polish channel TVN24 gets Dutch broadcast licence amid fears over future in Poland
The station, which is owned by American conglomerate Discovery, is often critical of the Polish government in its coverage.
