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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.
Are Baltic states still Baltic tigers?
Michał KowalczykMore than 25 years have passed since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have an indisputable reputation of being the most developed of former republics of USSR.
The most profitable production in Poland
Krzysztof BieńAccording to the detailed data released by the Polish Central Statistical Office (GUS) on the condition of enterprises in the past year, the gross profit margin in the Polish economy increased from 4.8 to 6.3 per cent in...
The Visegrad Group countries export the least outside Europe
Wojciech MroczekThe supra-regional demand for products manufactured in a given country indicates high non-price competitiveness of exporters.
Serbia looks to bulk up on renewable energy
Jo HarperSerbia’s energy minister Aleksandar Antic said that Serbia needs more investment in renewable energy projects, mainly to relieve pressure on Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS), the sole power producer.
Central Europe is rising fast
Ignacy MorawskiA clear economic recovery is observed in Poland and the region of Central and Southeast Europe. GDP growth in Poland stood at 4 per cent in the Q1’2017, and the average for the Visegrad Group and Romania is 3.8 per cent....
Russian banks may leave Ukraine
Michał KozakBanks with Russian capital, which have so far maintained a strong position in Ukraine, are now slowly preparing to retreat.
Beneficial changes in the EU single market
Anna Patrycja CzepielThe draft directive laying down rules on notification for authorizations in the services sector was adopted by the Council of the EU in May 2017, among others, thanks to Poland's efforts.
Let’s not blame the euro for the crisis
Witold GadomskiThe factor deciding the pace of economic growth is the quality of the economic policy. There is no evidence that the adoption of the single currency inhibits economic growth.
EBRD launches EUR100m Green Economy Financing Facility in Romania
Jo HarperThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is launching an EUR100m Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) for the country to support Romanian households to save energy and money.
Budget deficit in the European Union is decreasing
Krzysztof BieńIn 2016 the general government deficit to GDP ratio in EU countries decreased from 2.4 per cent to 1.7 per cent. Poland is among the countries that have a better result than in 2015.