
Poland and Korea partner over tech, energy, and infrastructure
In 2022, the turnover of trade between Warsaw and Seoul amounted to USD 9 bn. The value of Korean exports reached USD 7.90 bn (+19%).
In 2022, the turnover of trade between Warsaw and Seoul amounted to USD 9 bn. The value of Korean exports reached USD 7.90 bn (+19%).
Poland move military units to the east due to the presence in Belarus of Wagner Group, one of the most battle-hardened mercenary forces.
NATO fears that Wagner group will cause greater instability in the region. Aggressivity increase as the number of migrants rose.
In Poland real interests are negative, and core inflation is still at the highest levels. Industrial output (-3.2%), construction (-0.7%), and retail sales (-6.8%) are all falling.
Despite Poland’s core inflation picture being the least favourable in the region, the government released a plan to increase permanent spending.
In an attempt to avoid an outright ban on sales of polluting vehicles, Warsaw will continue mining coal, which generates 70% of its power, until 2049.
Ukraine urges the EU to lift export restrictions on its agricultural products, whereas CEE countries claim local markets’ distortion.
High inflation has translated not only into a decline in real purchasing power, but also in construction- (-1.5%) and industrial production (-2.9%) drops.
Although it is recognized that Poland did implement some changes, others that were requested have yet to be suspended.
Poland will temporarily stop all imports of grain from Ukraine. How additional restrictions to free markets would now improve the outlook?