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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 construction industry seen recovering in 2016 after a weak period
Jo HarperThe construction industry in Poland is recovering after a weak performance since 2011, according to a report by Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Centre (CIC).
Danube-Oder-Elbe water corridor project gives way to smaller water canal project on Oder
Jo HarperSupporters of the Danube-Oder-Elbe water corridor, a huge project that appears to have been suspended, are now reportedly mulling a smaller water canal project on the Oder River to would make it navigable from northern...
Nord Stream 2 is a test of European solidarity
Jerzy RutkowskiThe announced construction of a new gas pipeline, the Nord Stream 2, raises questions about the economic and political power of Russia and Gazprom.
Baltic leaders meet to mull energy matters
Jo HarperBaltic energy companies are active against the backdrop of an ever-present regional threat.
Hundreds of foreign companies taken over by Polish firms over the last decade
Mariusz-Jan Radło, Dorota A. Ciesielska-MaciągowskaThe last decade has brought a dynamic increase in the number and value of investments carried out by Polish companies abroad.
Poland and Norway revisit gas terminal and pipeline plans
Jo HarperA liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and a planned pipeline from Poland’s northern coast to Norway would make Poland less reliant on Russian supplies, government and utility leaders said on March 21st.
Baltics look east for new energy links
Jo HarperThe Lithuanian and Japanese governments have signed a memorandum of co-operation on nuclear energy matters, meanwhile Estonian government signed a deal with Russian Gazprom.
Ironworks in tax havens, heaven in the ironworks
Michał KozakOver the years the steel industry has been the flagship of Ukraine's economy. Today it is a problem that keeps the government awake at night.
Without industry Poland won’t be wealthy
Marek PielachCE Financial Observer talks with Maciej Bukowski, the President of Warsaw Institute for Economic Studies (WISE).
Foreign investors have invested more than EUR161.7bn in Poland
Marek PielachCE Financial Observer talks with Jacek Kocerka of NBP, the co-author of the report “Foreign direct investments in Poland and Polish direct investments abroad in 2014”.