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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.
Large banks are getting ready for Brexit
Jacek RamotowskiGlobal banks using London for their operations in Europe are currently facing a huge problem – how to conduct their operations in the European Union when the United Kingdom leaves the community.
Poland had the biggest GDP per capita growth in the OECD and in Europe
Jan CipiurBetween 1990, when Poland finally said goodbye to the centrally planned economy, and 2015 Poland's GDP per capita increased 7.3 times – from USD1,731 (in then current prices) to USD12,500.
Many Lithuanians prefer to shop in Poland
Michał KowalczykIn Lithuania, public holidays are an opportunity for many Lithuanians to take advantage of a day off and go shopping in Poland.
Scenarios for the future of the European Union
Andrzej GodlewskiDebate on the future of a unified Europe and the White Paper on the European Union after Brexit is supposed to last at least a year and take place in all member states.
EU funds will clearly increase GDP growth from 2019
Marek Pielach25 per cent of EU funds from the last financial framework have been already allocated in contracts, but by the end of the year this figure should have reached 50 per cent.
Single economic area for the Balkans
Jan MuśThe Balkans should complete the existing custom union by establishing the free trade area, where goods and labor could flow without the barriers.
Vistula River – open for business
Jan DaraszThe Polish government has given the go-ahead for the development of the Vistula River to be a major European navigable waterway.
Hungarian hospitality market falls dramatically in 2016
Jo HarperThe Hungarian hospitality market saw EUR27.5m of hotel investments in 2016, a large drop from 2015’s EUR76m, according to data published by Cushman and Wakefield.
Food in Poland is cheaper than in other European countries
Jan CipiurPoland has one of the cheapest food in the European Union. The only country with cheaper food in Europe is Macedonia.
Five steps to reduce the public debt
Witold GadomskiIn spite of the EU directive recommending the application of the fiscal rules and the supervision of the budget targets, in the years 2010-2016 only seven EU member states reduced their debt-to-GDP ratio.