Katowice’s shift from heavy industry to tech captures Poland’s economic + energy transition. In the latest episode of The Warsaw Wire, I spoke with FT's Raphael Minder about his story on Katowice. Why he chose the city, and what surprised him during reporting.

Poland now has one of the fastest-growing public debts in the EU, yet it is still well below the EU average. So how concerned should we be? I spoke with Aleksander Kieroński of @PolitykaInsight about debt, deficits, defence spending, and why the cost of debt is the real threat.

The war in Ukraine made Poland realise how crucial it is to have its own satellite capabilities, so that, in a decisive moment, no one can say no, says Wojciech Brzezinski, says @wojtekbrzezinski.pl 🎧 Watch the full episode of The Warsaw Wire on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Thirteen years ago, “Poland Can Into Space” was just a meme. Now it’s reality. 🇵🇱 With @wojtekbrzezinski.pl, I discussed how ambition & smart public spending turned a joke into Europe’s fastest-growing space sector. 🎧 Full episode: The Warsaw Wire

Is Poland the black horse of the energy transition? 🇵🇱 Once a coal-heavy laggard, it’s now tripled renewables, launched nuclear & offshore projects, and calls for a pragmatic, people-focused transition. I spoke with 🇵🇱 climate negotiator Katarzyna Wrona ahead of #COP30.

From empty shelves to a trillion-dollar economy. Should Poland join the G20?

Poland rolls out its deposit-refund system for bottles and cans. Tuesday: “Buy this water! It’s cheaper because it’s 0.001 L bigger than the limit.” Friday: “We never meant to circumvent the rules 🤡”

The real cost isn’t just money. It’s Poland’s lost competitiveness. In 2023, Google, Amazon, Mercedes & IKEA all warned that Poland’s dirty energy mix could drive them to invest elsewhere.

Economist Marcin Piątkowski explains why Poland has no oligarchs, and why it is bad for football but great for the economy. Delaying mass privatisation helped avoid cronyism and build stronger institutions. Listen on The Warsaw Wire via @notesfrompoland.bsky.social

Economist Marcin Piątkowski warns that returning to libertarian ideas would weaken Poland and fuel inequality. “We’ve been there. We failed.” A warning tied to the rise of far-right voices like Mentzen. Full episode on The Warsaw Wire podcast on Spotify and YouTube.

Kicking off a new series on Poland’s economy, energy and business with @notesfrompoland.bsky.social First up: a conversation with economist Marcin Piątkowski on how Poland became Europe’s most surprising growth success. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1RJV...

What a cliffhanger! Historically, PiS tends to be underestimated in exit polls. 5 years ago, Duda increased his lead by exactly 0.6 pp, which is the same margin Nawrocki would need to overturn the result now. That means the final outcome of this election could really come down to every single vote

Hubirs can be a bitch. Source: ewybory.eu

How US tariffs could impact the Polish economy 🇵🇱📉 @PIE_NET_PL warns that new US tariffs on the EU may significantly affect Poland. While the US is only Poland’s 8th biggest direct export partner, it is the 2nd largest recipient of Polish value added after Germany.

In 3 years at @notesfrompoland.bsky.social, I’ve written nearly 1,000 pieces—bringing niche Polish stories to those who love to nerd out about Poland, covering what heritage media often overlook. Now, with our funding at risk, we need your help to keep going.

Another organization hit by Trump's spending cuts: @notesfrompoland.bsky.social — dependent on funding from Congress — is in danger of not surviving in the current form. A call on their readers today to step up: notesfrompoland.com/2025/04/01/a...

Having eye-opening discussions with @alicjaptak.bsky.social in @ec.europa.eu.

Nowy projekt, nowa energia! 🚀 Rozpoczynam nowy projekt i szukam inspirujących osób do rozmowy! Jeśli: 🔹 Żonglujesz czasem jak mistrz – prowadzisz firmę, rodzinę, milion innych rzeczy i nadal masz energię, by działać.

Poland's gov's green energy transition strategy? All talk, no action. A year in office, not a single law to advance renewables, while coal subsidies soar higher than Taylor Swift’s record-breaking ticket sales. 💸 Why is Poland stuck in the past? 👇 notesfrompoland.com/2025/01/17/a...

✅ Renewables hit a record 29% of electricity generation in Poland (up from 26% in 2023) – driven mainly by solar. 🌞 ❌ Coal still dominates, making up nearly 57% of the mix – the highest reliance in the EU. 🏭 #EnergyTransition #Poland #Renewables

Abortion rights were a major motivator for women to vote in #Poland. But a year after coming to power, #Tusk still hasn't been able to deliver on his promise to end the near-total abortion ban, leaving voters disillusioned. Feature for @notesfrompoland.bsky.social with @alicjaptak.bsky.social