They say that it can “become a great driving force of the Polish economy”.
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“Poles will be wealthier than Brits in five years” pledges Tusk, hailing benefits of EU membership
But experts have questioned the validity of the forecasts Tusk was referring to.
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Poland announces deal with Prague to keep coal mine open but Czech PM denies it
Poland’s government says a deal has been reached to prevent the closure of the mine.
EU court orders Poland to immediately suspend mining at coal pit following Czech complaint
The Czech government has accused Poland of violating European environmental law.
The rich use our roads and schools but don’t pay enough tax, says Polish PM
Mateusz Morawiecki spoke in support of the more progressive tax system the government is planning.
“Breathalyser” device that detects Covid in under a minute to be tested at Polish airport
The Polish-made device has been hailed by President Duda.
Polish government unveils increased social spending and tax reform in pandemic recovery plan
The plan includes more subsidies for parents and support for aspiring homeowners, but also a greater tax burden on higher earners.
Latest retail chain exploits loophole to evade Poland’s Sunday trading ban
By offering postal services, stores are able to remain open.
“Amber rush” in Poland as canal construction rumoured to have unearthed precious material
The Baltic coast is famed for its amber.
One in eight contracted employees in Poland receive off-the-book payments
Almost a third of employees in micro-companies are paid cash-in-hand.
Poland’s tax burden for individuals and families falling, finds ranking of EU states
Single taxpayers are able to keep 72% of their net salary after deductions.
Top EU court shifts foreign-currency loan decision to Polish judges
In a fortnight Poland’s Supreme Court will make a landmark decision on mortgages deemed unfair.
Students help elderly entrepreneurs with “Business Grandparents” social media accounts
Many such businesses have struggled during the pandemic.
Polish province had EU’s lowest unemployment rate in 2020
But Poland’s figures may conceal growing “hidden unemployment”, say experts.
