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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.
Infrastructure is connecting people worldwide
Maria BnińskaInvestors are finding new infrastructure opportunities on a global scale, including 5G, subsidy-free renewables, smart cities and PPP in new markets, writes law firm CMS in its latest Infrastructure Index report.
Changes of population in the EU countries through migration
Filip BrokešIn 2018, the 28 European Union member states issued a total sum of over 3 million residence permits to non-EU nationals. Poland was the most generous country in terms of the amount of permits, having issued over 600,000.
Ukraine is full of Chernobyl-style environmental disasters
Michał KozakAfter the release of the TV series “Chernobyl”, the attention of viewers was drawn to the ecological disaster that happened many years ago in Ukraine. Still ecological concerns have been losing the battle with political...
The coming European electric vehicle boom
Tomasz ŚwiderekThe number of new electric cars sold in Europe should start growing over the next two years. This growth will be promoted by an increase in the number of EV models available on the market.
The consequences of reforming banks too big to fail
Andrzej DżurykThe process of reforming systemically important banks hasn't been completed yet. The independence and credibility of the regulatory and supervisory bodies will be of crucial importance in the effort to reduce the systemic...
Polish agriculture could benefit from global warming
Jakub OlipraIn recent months there has been a series of extreme weather events in Poland, which have once again revived the debate about global warming. Agriculture is particularly vulnerable to climate change.
Sberbank embraces blockchain technology
Filip BrokešSberbank, Russian largest bank, made a pilot blockchain transaction. Under the leadership of the former economy minister Herman Gref, Sberbank has been focusing on blockchain technology for nearly two years.
Serbia – stable growth is impossible without domestic investments
Vedran ObućinaSerbia lacks investment from domestic businesses, and fixed assets are insufficient to provide stable, long-term growth. Growth in gross fixed capital formation in the H1’19 was 8.2 per cent, which was the main demand...
Chinese economic activity in Ukraine — business or politics?
Michał KozakThe authorities in Kiev have had high hopes associated with China's economic presence in Ukraine for many years. However, the official declarations are rarely followed by real actions. For China, Ukraine is still primarily a...
Exports are improving Poland’s trade balance
Wojciech MroczekDespite the slowdown in the external environment of the Polish economy, in the Q1’19 the rate of growth of Polish exports remained high. Mainly due to goods which have only recently been included in Polish exports.