Set up in 2007, Lublin’s sub-Special Economic Zone (part of SEZ Euro-Park Mielec) is becoming attracts capital. However, only five firms have invested about 220 million zlotys.
- We are behind others. A great obstacle for enterprises is an infrastructure. Region suffers from lack of good roads; it is not easy to send products outside the country. Soon, the new airport in Świdnik will be finished, but it is definitely too late. Few years ago, at least cargo would be useful for some grocery contracts. - Magadalena Jocek chief of Lublin’s Business Club says.
Those obstacles caused resignation that one of the biggest IT companies - Comarch, which a few years ago were considering an investment.
Gracja Marcewicz from Department of strategy and Investment service from Lublin municipal office states that liveliness is coming. - Most of new permissions we had given between 2009 and 2010. Investments are in progress - Marcewicz says. So far permission for running the business have received 15 companies, which have declared spending at the level of 550 million zlotys and employment of 900 workers until 2013. The biggest amount- 200 million zlotys will invest Ball Packing.
The SEZ that currently counts 120 ha will soon be extended by next 40 ha. -We negotiate with automotive and biotechnology companies. We already have more application than available area. - the deputy says.
The Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) closed 2025 with an impressive record of achievements in the area of direct investment support. The Agency successfully finalized 64 investment projects with a total declared value exceeding EUR 4 billion, generating more than 6,600 declared jobs.
czytaj więcejOn 6 November 2025, during celebrations marking 30 years of Mastercard’s presence in Poland, the company’s management announced a decision to further expand its operations in the country. This marks an important step toward strengthening Mastercard’s footprint in Poland and supporting the development of the financial and business services sectors. It is also a clear sign of trust and a long-term partnership.
czytaj więcejThe first economic summit inaugurating a new phase of Polish–Swedish cooperation was held in Stockholm. The event marked the implementation of a strategic agreement signed at the end of November 2024 by the Prime Ministers of Sweden and Poland, Ulf Kristersson and Donald Tusk. The document identified key areas of cooperation: innovation, clean energy, new technologies and digitalization, defense, and support for Ukraine.
czytaj więcejDuring the PAIH Business Forum Gala 2025, the best investment sites in Poland were awarded. The “Grunt na Medal” (Land of Distinction) competition, organized for 20 years, offers a unique opportunity for local government units to present their investment offers to a wide group of potential investors through dedicated promotional tools provided by PAIH and regional authorities.
czytaj więcejOn 22 July this year, the Council of Ministers published the objectives of the Minimum Wage Bill in its schedule of legislative and programme work. The Bill is to transpose Directive (EU) 2022/2041 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on adequate minimum wages in the European Union into Polish law.
The Bill:
- lays down the rules and procedure for setting and updating the minimum wage,
- appoints the Social Dialogue Council as a consultative body competent in matters related to setting and updating the minimum wage,
- regulates the reporting of the minimum wage,
- lays down the rules and procedure for setting and paying the minimum hourly rate.