Poland GDP growth surprises on upside

Correct. No matter what political option was at power, the EU membership was consistently pursued which created the aura of political stability and predictability, which in turn helped to draw foreign investments.


Well, the figures for both pre-accession funds and Polish GDP are correct; perhaps my interpretation of them was indeed inaccurate, but I would still oppose the view that Poland wouldn't have been able to be economically successful without the help of the West. Perhaps the success wouldn't have been so impressive, but we would still make it all right.

All things considered, I think that Poland did exceptionally well in the circumstances, and being an economically stable country with good perspectives for the future growth (despite the corona crisis) should continue to tighten and strenghten her ties with the EU. If only our government forbade budget deficit and was more reluctant towards things like loans, credit lines, government bonds etc., I would be even more optimistic.


In the year 2000, I was already at the start of my studies at the Uni in Gdańsk :)

History course? :):)

Poland is growing super fast.

And may soon become one of the most powerful nations in Europe.

Because it's safe, monolithic, anti-migrant, Christian, and doesn't blow 28% of the annual budget on migrants. See the UK.

Quoting:

In 2023, the UK spent a significant portion of its aid budget on costs associated with supporting refugees and asylum seekers within the UK.

Specifically, 27.9% of the total UK aid budget, which amounted to £4.3 billion, was allocated to this purpose.

Just as long as control of key industries is protected rather than allowing French and German companies to buy them or hold a stake in them.