News worth following.
News about the Polish economy in one place. Read Notes from Poland articles here in full; other publications are covered in short summaries.
Polish parliament approves ban on nighttime alcohol sales in shops
An overwhelming majority of MPs in the Sejm, the lower house of Poland’s parliament, have voted in favour of a bill that would introduce tough new anti-alcohol measures, including a ban on all forms of advertising and on sales in shops during nighttime hours.
Read full article ↗
Warsaw records EU’s highest employment rate
The Warsaw region, which includes Poland’s capital and its suburbs, had the highest employment rate in the European Union last year, according to new Eurostat data.
Read full article ↗
Poland detains senior managers from state oil giant Orlen over pre-election fuel price cuts
Poland has detained and charged five current and former senior managers at state energy giant Orlen as part of an investigation into allegations that the company artificially lowered fuel prices in the run-up to the 2023 parliamentary election.
Read full article ↗
Poland updates nuclear strategy with delays to launch of first two plants
Poland is postponing the schedule for its first two nuclear power plants while maintaining its plans for large-scale nuclear capacity.
Read full article ↗
Polish coal mining giant JSW to shed 4,200 jobs – 21% of its workforce – this year
JSW plans to reduce its workforce by around 4,200 people in 2026 as part of a restructuring.
Read full article ↗
Polish president backs down and approves government’s windfall tax on fuel companies
The president signed a law introducing a one-off windfall tax on fuel companies. The government also announced a reduction in fuel taxes.
Read full article ↗
Leading Polish business owners invest in small nuclear reactor venture
A group of Polish entrepreneurs is investing in Synthos Green Energy, a company developing small modular reactor projects.
Read full article ↗Price indices of residential premises in the second quarter of 2026
Polish housing prices rose by 1.5% quarter on quarter and 6.3% year on year in Q2 2026.
Read summary ↗
Inflation hits 4% in Poland as fuel prices surge
Poland's preliminary inflation reading for September 2026 was 4.0% year on year. A surge in fuel prices was one of the main drivers.
Read full article ↗Flash estimate of the consumer price index in September 2026
Statistics Poland reported a preliminary consumer inflation reading of 4.0% year on year for September 2026.
Read summary ↗EU court rejects Poland’s request to suspend implementation of Mercosur trade deal
The Court of Justice of the EU declined Poland's request to suspend the provisional application of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement.
Read full article ↗“Four Decades of Success. Poland’s Path to Prosperity” – Presentation of the Polish Economic Institute Report
The Polish Economic Institute announced the presentation of a report on four decades of change in Poland's economy.
Read summary ↗
Poland offers to host facility producing Patriot missiles for Ukraine
Poland has offered to host a facility producing Patriot missiles for Ukraine, subject to US approval.
Read full article ↗