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Obserwator Finansowy features views and analysis of economy in Poland and other countries, written by some of the best journalists, economists and analysts. Our mission is to share knowledge of economics and financial markets in the world.
Obserwator Finansowy is a project under aegis of the Poland’s central bank, Narodowy Bank Polski. We have published thousands of articles about the Polish and global economy. Our journalists have conducted hundreds of interviews with Nobel laureates, distinguished economists, business leaders and politicians with views across the political spectrum.
In this section you can find selected articles in English.
Polish government plans to revive Norway gas link
Jo HarperPoland’s government has announced plans to revive the project to build a gas link to Norway, reportedly making a final investment decision on the planned construction of a gas connection to the Norwegian shelf in 2018, a...
New law fundamentally alters Hungarian M&A environment
Jo HarperRules on mergers and acquisitions are being fundamentally altered in Hungary after recent amendments to the competition law passed by parliament in December - that is according to a press statement by Hegymegi-Barakonyi és...
The embargo has transformed the Russian food market
Jakub OlipraOver two years have passed since Russia introduced an embargo on Western food imports in retaliation for Western Sanctions. The embargo has permanently changed the production of food and consumers behavior in Russia.
Inflation impact of global oil prices for CSE in Q1’2017
CEE Market WatchGlobal oil prices have been partly behind the disinflation trend in CEE since late 2014. Hungary, Poland and Romania are among countries with relatively strong inflation impact of rising fuel prices.
Complex regulations for the most difficult bank situations
Jacek RamotowskiPoland was one of the last countries in the European Union which introduced the regime of orderly liquidation of banks, known as 'resolution'.
Hungarian M&A market sees strong deal flows
Jo HarperThe Hungarian M&A market has seen strong deal flow both in terms of numbers and values, according to an analysis DLA Piper.
The single market is difficult for services
Witold GadomskiThe principles of the single market of the European Union include the free movement of goods, capital and people. But the biggest challenges are faced in the case of the freedom of cross-border provision of services.
Large companies are postponing investments
Agnieszka SawickaSince the beginning of this year we have been observing a slowdown in investment, which applies especially to medium and large-sized non-financial enterprises.
Ukrainians are afraid to invest in Ukraine
Michał KozakThe authorities in Kiev are dreaming of billions of dollars from FDI. The Investment Promotion Office at the Council of Ministers was launched in October.
Concessions hinder investment in mining in Poland
Karolina Baca-PogorzelskaSeveral projects are being carried out on the construction of new coal mines or re-activation of inactive ones, where coal deposits suitable for mining are still found. According to investors, the tedious concession process...