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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.
Deloitte report: potential of Polish economy still not fully tapped
Jo HarperThe potential of the Polish economy is far from having been fully exploited, according to a recent Deloitte report “Investment in Poland: Unused Potential” by Marcin Diakonowicz and Julia Patorska, together with the...
Whole Europe works on changing the sources of electric energy
Rafał ZasuńAs Poland produces over 80 per cent of its electricity from bituminous coal and lignite, and Polish power stations are often obsolete, Poland has the biggest energy problem in the EU.
Will Nord Stream 2 be a casualty of President Trump’s sanctions package?
Jan Darasz“The Russians will probably win this one”, wrote Kenneth Rapoza in forbes.com, referring to the natural gas competition between Russia and the USA – the US LNG versus Russian pipeline.
Not everyone in Kiev is happy about Ukraine’s association with the EU
Michał KozakOne year after the agreement on a free trade area between Ukraine and the European Union entered into force, the first positive results can be noticed.
The future of an LNG terminal in Croatia
Vedran ObućinaThree Seas Initiative is getting its shapes. After the US President Donald Trump presence at the summit in Warsaw, the initiative gained a large international coverage.
The Hungarian government problems with trade unions
Dominik HéjjThe activities of the Hungarian government have a positive impact on the growth of foreign investment and, more broadly ‒ on the economy as a whole.
Here comes fintech 2.0
Mirosław CiesielskiAfter several years of expansion fintech companies have lost their momentum, both in terms of scale and revenue. As a consequence, they are now trying to implement new business models, including those based on cooperation...
China wants to force closer ties with Ukraine
Michał KozakChina reiterated its proposal to create a free trade area with Ukraine. Given the form and the circumstances of the offer, it is more reminiscent of an ultimatum.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: the model lack of stability
Piotr RosikBiH is struggling to reach the gates of Europe. 25 years ago, it was war-torn, then flooded in 2014, oppressed by corruption and ethnic divisions, the country remains dependent on international institutions.
Investors keep close eye on growing CSE M&A market
Jo HarperMajority of M&A dealmakers in the Central and Southeast Europe (CSE) region said they will continue to invest in the market, according to a report from Mergermarket and Wolf Theiss.