The DGP Legal and Economic Council held its first meeting to discuss systemic changes necessary for better state functioning through genuine market dialogue.
The Council’s Purpose
We aim to use cyclical meetings to discuss and formulate systemic change proposals necessary for the state to function better, removing barriers that currently hinder economic and social development.
The Importance of Genuine Dialogue
We started with dialogue because only it allows for fundamental changes—those resulting from compromise and social consensus, not imposed by the state. Only such solutions are sustainable and grounded in market realities.
There are many examples of poor, simulated dialogue between authorities and entrepreneurs. This isn’t just a recent issue but a decades-old problem. Its fruits are numerous, often poorly considered and costly reforms that had to be reversed over time, complicating life for businesses and economic participants even further.
Dialogue should be part of the legislative process, not a facade ritual to fulfill formal obligations. It must be real because business representatives and social stakeholders want to talk and influence regulations that shape their operations.
Examples of Poor Dialogue
A poor example was the concept of the State Labour Inspection reform—unconsulted, prepared against the market’s voice, harmful and dangerous. After months of evasion, the government changed its course, seeking another way to regulate employment forms without the restrictive solutions that would have given inspectors extensive power tools.
Another example of actions against the market’s voice was Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki’s New Deal, whose effects many still feel today. Reforms should not be done this way.
Future Focus Areas
At subsequent meetings, the Legal and Economic Council will focus on areas crucial for the state and directly impacting the market and businesses. The energy transformation and its costs for business and society is one such area—it needs discussion to ensure the costs of the green revolution don’t turn against the state.
Goals and Invitation
Based on this, we want to develop a book of recommendations for the government and parliament. I invite you to follow this event on our pages, online services, and in multimedia.