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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.
Will Romania accommodate Asian workers and change its labor market?
Vedran ObućinaRomania's Ambassador to Pakistan, Nicolae Goia, has discussed with Pakistani Prime Minister's chief assistant Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari on bringing Pakistani workers to Romania.
Are US-EU gas links win-win?
Jo HarperLNG and Norwegian gas should allow Poland to become independent from Russian gas, but Nord Stream 2 project is perceived as a possible threat to country’s energy security.
Incredible rise of Prague’s housing prices
Filip BrokešThe Czech capital city, Prague is not only one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, but it is also quickly becoming one of the most expensive ones, at least as far as property prices are concerned.
Croatian Convergence Program and the National Reform Program
Vedran ObućinaIn the middle of April, the Croatian government adopted two key economic policy documents: The National Convergence Program 2019-2022 and the National Reform Program 2019.
Slovenia and Croatia in race to solar power
Jo HarperBoth countries are rapidly moving into a more green energy sources, mainly the solar power, taking advantage of their geographical location and EU funds.
Higher wages abroad are not the only reason why Ukrainians emigrate
Michał KozakThe Ukrainian government is trying to stop the emigration to the West, including Poland. However, there are few signs that the it could succeed in its efforts.
In Poland it is now time for takeovers of family-owned businesses
Tomasz ŚwiderekThe increase in the value of merger and acquisition transactions announced in the world and in Europe in 2018 was also observed in the emerging markets of Europe.
The Battle for Volkswagen in the Balkans
Milica MilojevićIn November 2018, German car giant Volkswagen announced the opening of a big car factory, which would be the main plant for the production of various car models in the Central and Southeast Europe.
Russia’s demographic problem
Filip BrokešFor years, Russia has been compensating its own population decrease by leaving its borders open for migration from “donor countries” in the former Soviet Union.
Montenegro’s experience with unilateral euroization
Piotr ŻukMontenegro’s example shows that maintaining competitiveness and macroeconomic stability in a country without its own currency requires rigorous adjustment in fiscal policy.