Key financial reporting on the Polish market. Tracking inflation, interest rates, the zloty, corporate investments, and major moves in the commercial and residential real estate sectors.
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Experts at the Perły Samorządu Congress in Toruń debated whether Poland is prepared for the shift toward a circular economy, highlighting the tension between systemic regulation and economic pragmatism. The Legislative Push for Producer Responsibility The debate centered on the draft Extended...
Starting January 2026, Polish retirees can claim a combined benefit consisting of their own pension and a portion of a late spouse’s pension, provided they meet specific legal and age requirements. New Rules for Combined Benefits Beginning in 2026, eligible retirees may draw their own pension...
Polish workers are rushing to the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) to certify non-standard employment periods, as new regulations now count contract work and self-employment toward mandatory seniority-based benefits and leave. A Significant Regulatory Shift Recent legislative changes have...
Due to calendar adjustments, the Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) and Agricultural Social Insurance Fund (KRUS) will accelerate certain pension payments in July 2026, resulting in two transfers for one million retirees. Why Pension Payments Are Being Rescheduled Every pensioner has a fixed...
Following the expiration of the government’s fuel relief package, Energy Minister MiÅ‚osz Motyka announced that officials are considering new regulatory mechanisms to prevent companies from delaying price drops at gas stations. The Asymmetric Response of Fuel Corporations Energy Minister...
Paramount Skydance has submitted formal proposals to the European Commission to address antitrust concerns regarding its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, forcing a delay in the regulatory decision until July 22. Regulatory Review and Concessions Paramount Skydance has presented the European...
Following the expiration of the government’s CPN fuel price cap program, stations across Poland have seen a sharp increase in costs, with diesel and gasoline prices rising significantly. Fuel Costs Surge After Price Cap Expiration Data from e-petrol.pl indicates a clear upward trend in fuel...
Seniors have until the end of August 2026 to submit the EPD-21 form, which stops income tax deductions and may increase the net amount of their September 14th pension payment. Increasing the 14th Pension Payout The September payout of the 14th pension is approaching. Many seniors are unaware that...
Starting July 8, 2026, the National Labour Inspectorate will implement new powers to identify and reclassify freelance contracts that effectively function as traditional employment, forcing companies to urgently audit their labor practices. The Shift in Regulatory Enforcement The National Labour...
Starting July 1, 2026, the European Union will abolish the customs duty exemption for non-EU online purchases under 150 euros, replacing it with a flat-rate duty of 3 euros per commodity item. New Customs Rules for Online Shopping From July 1, 2026, online purchases from outside the European Union...
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