Poland
Solar generation tops coal for first time in EU in 2024
The EU reached a key milestone in 2024 as solar power surpassed coal use for the first time in the bloc’s history.
Lack of megadeals drags down M&A volume in Emerging Europe
The number of deals in Central and Southeast Europe rose in 2024 but aggregate deal value fell by 31%, finds law firm CMS.
Robust growth in Poland makes it increasingly immune to Germany's colds
There’s an old saw amongst macroeconomists: if Germany catches cold, the rest of the continent sneezes. But that is no longer true. The German economy has been hospitalised and all Poland is expected to suffer from is a case of the snuffles.
Polish retail sales disappoint in December
Polish retail sales expanded 1.9% year on year at constant prices in December, well below expectations of a 3.8% annual gain.
Turkey’s role in European security on agenda as top diplomats of Ankara, EU meet
Donald Trump policies could set in motion an attempt at reconfiguring relations.
OUTLOOK Poland 2025
What is in store for Poland in 2025? bne IntelliNews’ annual OUTLOOK: Poland 2025
Polish PPI eases decline rate to -2.6% y/y in December
Poland's producer price index (PPI) fell 2.6% year on year in December (chart), following a revised fall of 3.8% y/y in November, the country’s statistics office GUS said.
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Trump issues anti-wind executive order
President Donald Trump quickly issued an unexpectedly sweeping executive order that prevents federal government involvement in permitting of all offshore and onshore wind projects, including on private onshore land.
Diagnostyka aims to raise €400mn with Warsaw IPO
Medical diagnostics provider's IPO is seen as a major addition to the Polish equity market, following last year’s PLN6.45bn listing of convenience chain Zabka.
Trump withdraws US from Paris Agreement
President Donald Trump wasted no time withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement merely hours after being sworn-in on January 20.
COMMENT: Europe needs to start the fightback against Trump now
The European centre-right is facilitating the populist attack on liberal democracy.
Analysts expect ‘perfect storm’ of political risks in 2025
Global political risk is set to intensify in 2025 with international trade becoming a geopolitical battleground after Trump’s return to office, said Verisk Maplecroft analysts.
COMMENT: With Trump back in the White House, Europe may need to turn to Turkey to strengthen its security
Analyst suggests EU cannot hope to deter Russia effectively without closer cooperation with Ankara.