Poland
Polish inflation’s October pick-up to 5% y/y confirmed
The Polish consumer price index (CPI) picked up its expansion rate slightly to 5% year on year in October (chart) from 4.9% y/y in September, data from Poland’s statistical office GUS showed on November 15.
Central European countries least likely in the EU to prioritise climate change
Stark contrast with Southern Europe, where around half of respondents from Bulgaria, Romania and other countries fear they will have to relocate to escape climate crisis, EIB survey shows.
VISEGRAD BLOG: Is this Poland's moment?
The weight of expectation falls on Prime Minister Donald Tusk, as Poland prepares to take over the EU’s rotating presidency and meet the challenge of incoming US President Donald Trump.
Poland’s Tusk says 'telephone diplomacy' won’t work with Putin
Polish premier roasts German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his call with Russian dictator.
Polish GDP growth slows to 1.7% y/y in Q3, flash estimate shows
Analysts say the Polish economic recovery might be sputtering in the wake of rising inflation and the weakening of real wage growth.
This year to be warmest on record, says Copernicus
The year 2024 is almost certain to set a new record as the warmest year in documented history, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Poland’s Tusk moots diplomatic offensive before Trump’s presidency
Poland’s key concern is Trump following through on his pledge to try to quickly end the war in Ukraine, which Warsaw is worried means forcing Ukraine to concede territories lost to Russia by cutting short military aid to Kyiv.
Trump's election complicates Tusk's foreign policy challenges
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will now hope President Andrzej Duda will work hand in hand with the government to make Trump get over his criticism of Nato and shelve his plan to “end war in Ukraine in 24 hours”.
IMF: How to awaken Europe's private sector and boost economic growth
In the European Union, income per person, one of the main gauges of living standards, is on average one-third less than in the United States, mostly because of lower productivity—as emphasised by Mario Draghi’s Sept. 9 competitiveness report.
COMMENT: Political, economic and security headaches Trump Europe’s mounting problems
The re-election of Donald Trump as US President could become a major headache for Europe that is already struggling to keep its head above recessionary water.
EU leaders gauge impact of Trump’s return at Budapest ECP summit
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to embrace "strategic autonomy" in the wake of Trump's victory, advocating for a Europe less reliant on American military protection.
Poland’s government says it is ready to work with 'controversial' Trump
Warsaw is worried that Trump is capable of making abrupt decisions that would end the West’s involvement in Ukraine.
Erdogan urges full inclusion of Turkey in EU defence efforts
With second largest land forces in Nato, Ankara may have an ace in efforts to join European bloc if Trump takes US on isolationist path.
Studenac aims to raise €80mn with dual listing in Warsaw and Zagreb
Croatia-based retailer outlines IPO plans as it pursues aggressive regional growth.
Germany's industry back to contraction in September
Germany's industrial sector slipped back into decline in September, with output retreating by 2.7% month-on-month, Oxford Economics reports on November 7.
VISEGRAD BLOG: Central Europe's populists clamour to applaud Trump's victory
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is set to parade his support for Trump at the European Political Community meeting in Budapest on November 7-8.
Poland’s President Duda rushes to congratulate Trump
Polish populist right hopes that Trump’s return to the presidency will give them a boost to win the presidential election next year.
MOSCOW BLOG: The EU loses its appeal
One of the salient points is that would-be members have never been interested in the “values” part of the deal and see the need to adhere to them simply as an annoyance that has to be tolerated if you want access to the transformation grants.
MOSCOW BLOG: The EU loses its appeal
After the collapse of the Soviet Union the only thing almost all the former republics and vassal states wanted to do was join the European Union. It was a no brainer. Not any more. A growing number of countries have cooled on joining the EU.
ING: The uncertain road to carrying out Poland’s ambitious energy strategy
Poland’s draft update of its National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030-2040 has been designed by the book. Its main goals include improving energy efficiency, green energy and investing in electrification.