Poland
EU Council president says leaders “here to take decisions” as he arrives at Brussels summit
EU leaders to discuss support for Ukraine and strengthening of Europe’s defence capabilities in response to the sudden change in the geopolitical situation.
Fears Russia-friendly EU members to undermine ‘five to midnight’ summit
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban indicated ahead of the crucial summit that he might veto additional support for Ukraine.
Polish manufacturers end nearly three years of depression as PMI moves past 50-point mark
Poland's Purchasing Managers' Index increased 1.8 points to 50.6 in February, the economic intelligence company S&P Global said on March 3.
Turkey invited to top table as Europe scrambles to rearm
With European powers facing sobering reality of possible future with little or no US defence support, attention has turned to Ankara's big defence manufacturing capacity and 800,000-strong army.
OPINION: The EU must bet on nuclear
For Central and Eastern Europe, over reliance on renewable energy for the green transition will compound the already significant challenge of shifting away from a predominantly coal and natural gas based energy network.
Can Emerging European countries afford to rearm?
As European countries face a pressing need to rearm amid fears the US may pull back from its security commitments, an EBRD report shows higher defence spending is already putting pressure on public finances.
Polish GDP growth surge in Q4 confirmed
Poland's GDP growth surged to 3.7% year on year in the fourth quarter (chart), picking up after a revised gain of 2% y/y in the previous quarter, according to seasonally adjusted preliminary data released by the statistical office GUS.
Europe will need Turkey in world with less or no Nato says foreign minister
Ankara has second largest land forces in military bloc. Turkish officials leverage the point in effort at obtaining long-sought EU membership.
EBRD lowers 2025 forecasts citing subdued global growth and trade fragmentation
Weaker external demand and potential impact of Trump tariffs weigh on Emerging Europe, Central Asia and Semed regions, with growth now projected at 3.2%.
Relief in Emerging Europe at AfD’s election defeat, but concern over party's gains
Mainstream politicians across Central and Southeast Europe have expressed relief at the outcome of Germany's general election, which saw the far-right Alternative for Germany make gains but ultimately fall short of securing victory.
Polish PPI moves closer to positive territory in January
Poland's producer price index (PPI) fell 0.9% year on year in January (chart), following a revised fall of 2.7% y/y in December, the country’s statistics office GUS said on January 22.
Polish industrial production declines 1% y/y in January
Poland’s industrial production contracted 1% year on year at constant prices in January (chart), after a gain of 0.2% y/y the preceding month, unadjusted data from the statistical office GUS showed on February 22.
Potential US troop withdrawal from Europe to leave Kosovo exposed
Fears US may consider withdrawing its troops from Europe, including Kosovo, if Trump and Putin reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
Poland’s Tusk warns European allies against making “empty promises” to Ukraine again
Europe must not make “empty promises” on security to Ukraine again, Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk told reporters on February 17 just before flying to Paris for an emergency meeting of key European allies.
Polish inflation unexpectedly jumps to 5.3% y/y in January
Poland’s consumer price index rose to 5.3% year on year in January (chart), up from 4.7% in December, data from the country’s statistical office GUS showed on February 15.
Poland navigates alliance with US amid Trump’s diplomatic shake-up
Poland reaffirmed the long-standing commitment to its alliance with the United States as newly appointed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Warsaw on February 14 – his first bilateral trip since taking office.
Poland to play key role in EU Paris meeting to counter Trump’s Ukraine talks exclusion
Poland was the poor second cousin to its EU peers when it first joined the EU two decades ago. But a flourishing economy, its frontline position and growing military might means it’s been promoted to the top table in EU affairs.
COMMENT: Upside inflation risks build across CEE
Inflationary pressures across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are intensifying, with higher-than-expected consumer price index (CPI) data prompting a shift in monetary policy expectations across the region, says Capital Economics.
Poland plans to spin-off state-owned coal assets as energy transformation plans slowly gather momentum
Poland's Ministry of State Assets will present a comprehensive plan for the spin-off of coal assets from state-owned power companies to Parliament on February 13, as the government's energy transformationd plans gather pace.