There was an idea to publish the project of the principles of the new law on internet in order to make it possible to make comments and notes.
Despite of the crisis the zones are not bad at all since the investments are constantly being made. The total amount of the capital declared from the beginning of this year until the end of April amounted to 1.581 billion PLN, whilst during the first four months of the last year it was only 1.477 billion PLN. The amount of the planed new work places raised and reached 1.743 comparatively to 1383 in the period from January to April planned a year ago. The number of licenses issued raised from 45 to 53.
The last year was also successful for the zones. According to the report announced during the government meeting the investment expenditures made up 6.45 billion PLN and were higher in 8.8 percent in comparison to the year 2010. Furthermore, the number of new vacancies grew to in 16.8K or 7.5 percent.
The extension of the zones’ activities is important because today this is the only efficient means of supporting foreign investments. The investor may count on European Subsidies in no earlier than in 2014. Meanwhile, the governmental grants because of their small amounts are rather prestigious. In addition, the pool for the year has been utilized as well as some part of the next year funds.
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.