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Kaczynski’s “hat trick” latest in slew of PiS promises ahead of key election in Poland
PiS is campaigning heavily before the October 13 general election in Poland that the incumbent party hopes to win big in order to secure the domination it gained in 2015.
Polish PMI rises to three-month high in August
The indicator’s growth attests to the easing of the overall pace at which business conditions deteriorated in August, reflected in slower declines in output, new orders and employment, IHS Markit said.
Polish economic growth weakens in Q2 but remains solid
Domestic demand drove the headline result in April-June, accelerating its growth pace to 4.8% y/y versus 4.2% y/y in the first quarter, while investment growth weakened.
Poland remembers World War Two: reconciliation and resentment
The war, which left Poland in ruins and with 6mn dead, continues to influence politics in the Twitter era — reinforcing reconciliation but also fuelling resentment.
Polish CPI eases expansion to 2.8% y/y in August, flash estimate shows
August was the first month to see inflation weaken after half a year of gradual acceleration.
BRICKS & MORTAR: Corporates turn to flexi workspaces in battle for talent
Flexible workplaces and co-working spaces, originally the domain of creatives and solo entrepreneurs, are increasingly attractive to larger companies in their quest to attract and retain talent.
Polish government tables no-deficit budget for 2020
First budget in three decades without a deficit drafted for next year — but critics say it will be amended after this autumn's general election.
Europe still has East-West divide in waste generation
Despite the recent consumer boom, all but one of the eastern EU members produces less waste than any western member, a new study from Eurostat shows.
Popularity of Poland’s PiS hit after media reveal deputy justice minister orchestrated smear campaign against judges
Should more polls confirm the dent in PiS’ popularity, the ruling party might face not winning an outright majority — which it enjoys now — in the general election due on October 13.
Polish retail sales accelerate growth to 5.7% y/y in July
While below market expectations, the expansion in July is in line with Poles’ increased consumer spending that is driven by the good situation on the labour market, low unemployment and growing wages in particular.
Poland’s industrial production rebounds in July
The July growth follows a decline in June – the first in three years – that was due to fewer working days and surging temperatures. The July data suggest “stable GDP growth in the third quarter,” according to ING.
Number of registered Polish e-shops reaches record high in 1H19
The number of Polish e-shops increased by 2,800 in the 1H19, to a new record high, mostly due to changes in how Poles shop, according to a study by Bisnode.
Fast fashion giant Primark prepares to expand in Poland
Eastern expansion continues after Primark opened its first CEE store in Ljubljana in June.