Poland now has one of the fastest-growing public debts in the EU, yet it is still well below the EU average. So how concerned should we be?

I spoke with Aleksander Kieroński of @PolitykaInsight about debt, deficits, defence spending, and why the cost of debt is the real threat.

The war in Ukraine made Poland realise how crucial it is to have its own satellite capabilities, so that, in a decisive moment, no one can say no, says Wojciech Brzezinski, says @wojtekbrzezinski.pl

🎧 Watch the full episode of The Warsaw Wire on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Thirteen years ago, “Poland Can Into Space” was just a meme.

Now it’s reality. 🇵🇱

With @wojtekbrzezinski.pl, I discussed how ambition & smart public spending turned a joke into Europe’s fastest-growing space sector.

🎧 Full episode: The Warsaw Wire

Is Poland the black horse of the energy transition? 🇵🇱

Once a coal-heavy laggard, it’s now tripled renewables, launched nuclear & offshore projects, and calls for a pragmatic, people-focused transition.

I spoke with 🇵🇱 climate negotiator Katarzyna Wrona ahead of #COP30.

From empty shelves to a trillion-dollar economy.

Should Poland join the G20?

Poland rolls out its deposit-refund system for bottles and cans.
Tuesday: “Buy this water! It’s cheaper because it’s 0.001 L bigger than the limit.”
Friday: “We never meant to circumvent the rules 🤡”

The real cost isn’t just money.
It’s Poland’s lost competitiveness.

In 2023, Google, Amazon, Mercedes & IKEA all warned that Poland’s dirty energy mix could drive them to invest elsewhere.

Economist Marcin Piątkowski explains why Poland has no oligarchs, and why it is bad for football but great for the economy. Delaying mass privatisation helped avoid cronyism and build stronger institutions. Listen on The Warsaw Wire via @notesfrompoland.bsky.social

Economist Marcin Piątkowski warns that returning to libertarian ideas would weaken Poland and fuel inequality. “We’ve been there. We failed.” A warning tied to the rise of far-right voices like Mentzen.

Full episode on The Warsaw Wire podcast on Spotify and YouTube.

Hubirs can be a bitch.

Source: ewybory.eu

In 2023, US final demand accounted for 2.6% of Polish GDP and around 3% of employment. However, 57% of Polish value added consumed in the US arrives indirectly via countries like Germany, Mexico, and Canada.

✅ Renewables hit a record 29% of electricity generation in Poland (up from 26% in 2023) – driven mainly by solar. 🌞
❌ Coal still dominates, making up nearly 57% of the mix – the highest reliance in the EU. 🏭
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