2023-08-08
The cost of living crisis is here to stay
While most of consumers expect prices to stay high, Polish inflation is set to receive a boost with a 60% increase in child benefit payments (+0.8% GDP).
Tag: politics
2023-07-22
Armed pressure is heating instability in the East
Poland move military units to the east due to the presence in Belarus of Wagner Group, one of the most battle-hardened mercenary forces.
2023-07-18
First things first, a stable and independent power system
With support from Poland and European funding (1.6 bn), the Baltics will upgrade their infrastructure and disconnect from the BRELL system.
2023-07-11
If dialogue breaks down, the military deterrent is left
The Baltics have requested the NATO forces deployed be beefed up to 3,000-5,000 troops each, being the most vulnerable part of the organization.
2023-07-04
Eastern borders are now formal and military weapons
NATO fears that Wagner group will cause greater instability in the region. Aggressivity increase as the number of migrants rose.
2023-06-17
Public money only makes inflation more persistent
Despite Poland’s core inflation picture being the least favourable in the region, the government released a plan to increase permanent spending.
2023-06-13
Poland’s challenges to the EU combustion engine phaseout
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.
2023-06-03
An EU-Ukraine front: is the gamble worth it?
Ukraine urges the EU to lift export restrictions on its agricultural products, whereas CEE countries claim local markets’ distortion.
2023-05-20
Money laundering body: is it an economic asset or liability?
Banks should know their customers and innovate in ICT, while the state focus on prosecution without spreading unnecessary costs throughout the economy.
2023-04-22
The EU fine against Poland on the judiciary is halved
Although it is recognized that Poland did implement some changes, others that were requested have yet to be suspended.