A new report reveals Poland produced the fewest new laws in 19 years in 2025, yet experts cite ongoing procedural issues within the legal system.
Legislative Output Declines Sharply
In 2025, legislative production in Poland decreased by 12 percent year-on-year and by 64 percent compared to the peak year of 2023. Parliamentarians produced “only” 12,470 pages of text.
“Barometer of Law” Report Highlights Procedural Issues
The 12th edition of the “Barometer of Law” report by Grant Thornton and UN Global Compact Network Poland analyzes the pace and quality of new legislation in Poland. While the result shows the fewest legislative changes in 19 years, the report identifies persistent procedural problems within the Polish legal system.
The report was presented during a session of the Senate Legislative Committee, chaired by Senator Krzysztof Kwiatkowski.
Key Findings from the Report
The report highlights several concerns, including the fictional application of the “one in, one out” principle – with only 47 old regulations repealed for every 405 new ones introduced. It also points to a lack of documentation for public consultations in nearly one-third of laws and the dismissal of business input in 46 percent of cases.
The report estimates that Polish companies spend 100 minutes daily tracking legislative changes, with 772 regulations being amended in 2025 alone. The average vacatio legis (period between enactment and effective date) remains a concerning 38 days.
Senate Warns of Need for Effective Law
Senator Waldemar Pawlak emphasized the need for effective laws that protect domestic businesses in the context of trade wars and globalization. The full report, available on DGP Digital, details the data and discussions from the Senate debate.
Future Outlook and Recommendations
Grzegorz Szysz, a partner at Grant Thornton, stated that Poland has not yet reached a point of having good laws for businesses, reiterating the need for fewer, but better, regulations.