Tag: European Commission
ORLEN, Lafarge and Air Liquide receive grant for CO2 terminal in Gdańsk
The marine carbon dioxide transshipment terminal, a joint venture by ORLEN, Lafarge Cement S.A., and Air Liquide Polska, has secured a grant from the European Commission to prepare investment project documentation and feasibility studies...
Poland among the worst countries in the EU in terms of implementing directives
So far, Poland has been one of the last in the European Union in terms of the number of directives that have not been implemented on time. However, it has fared better in the...
Electrification of the fleet will be a challenge for garages and spare parts manufacturers....
Based on forecasts by Roland Berger consultancy and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), there will be more electric cars than combustion engine cars on European roads, but only by 2038. However, the...
Polish and Ukrainian companies join forces to solve the transport crisis
The transportation crisis at the Ukrainian-Polish border is causing losses for many companies. Polish and Ukrainian businesses are creating a platform for dialogue to reach a consensus.
The Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers (ZPP) and...
Changes to EU treaties will be the biggest constitutional reform in the history of...
Changes in two key European Union treaties are a topic that has been stirring controversy in Poland for months, not only among politicians. The European Parliament has proposed in them that more decisions should...
CloudFerro receives 22 million EUR in support for cloud services using green energy
CloudFerro S.A., a Polish provider of cloud services and the largest company in the Polish space sector, has been approved by the European Commission as one of 19 entities in Europe to receive public...
Women the key to the future of the automotive sector?
Low visibility of women leaders (38.4%), gender stereotypes (38.1%), difficulties in maintaining work-life balance (35.1%), and unequal wages (34.4%) are hampering women's career development in the automotive industry, according to "Automotive - Global HR...
Poland Needs to Bridge Competency Gap to Stay Competitive in Digital Economy
Cybersecurity competencies are currently the most sought-after technological skills, especially in the Central and Eastern Europe region, and the competency gap in this area has intensified further following Russia's aggression against Ukraine, as reported...
Unlocking funds from the National Recovery Plan: A critical task for the new Polish...
Unlocking funds from the National Recovery Plan will be one of the most critical tasks for the new government. There is very little time left to allocate these resources. The disbursement of approximately 158...
EU Cloud Cybersecurity Regulations Contain Many Pitfalls that Could Hinder Technology Development
Collaboration between nations and businesses to protect cloud solutions from cyberattacks is crucial and demands prudent regulation. However, the cloud cybersecurity certification program (EUCS) proposed by the European Commission and ENISA contains many potential...
EU probes Chinese automotive subsidies amid growing trade tensions
Chinese car manufacturers have been aggressively expanding their presence in global markets. In regions such as the Middle East, Eurasia, and Africa, they now hold approximately 10% of the market share. Despite experiencing growth...
EU Customs Union reform: Streamlining processes and facilitating trade
In September, the legislative process in the EU Council began to set in motion the long-anticipated reform of the Customs Union. The proposed solutions aim to streamline customs processes for companies. "Simplifying procedures, digitization,...
ORLEN buys Austrian fuel network
The European Commission has given its consent for the acquisition of 266 petrol stations in Austria. By the time this process is finalized, ORLEN’s services will be available in seven European retail markets. The...
September marked by stable consumer moods
In September this year, the consumer sentiment index remained at the same level as the previous month at -4.7. The persistent average score of -5 since May may indicate a lasting stabilization. These are...
KSeF not only in Poland. How do e-invoices work in other countries?
On July 1, 2024, many changes will occur in Polish companies. That's when the use of the National e-Invoice System will become mandatory. However, electronic invoicing will be obligatory not only in our country....
In 2018, the CIT gap was PLN 22 billion – Poland’s annual spending on...
In 2018, the CIT gap was PLN 22 billion, 35 per cent less than in 2014. At the same time, CIT accounted for 5 per cent of State revenue in Poland, distinctly below the...
RICS supports Construction 2050 – A New vision for the European Construction sector
As part of the European Construction Forum, RICS and other leaders representing the European construction industry call for a new inspiring EU policy framework for the future of the sector, presenting a joint initiative...
Warehouse market in Q1 2019
Interesting changes are taking place in the largest warehouse markets in Poland: Central Poland is catching up with Upper Silesia in terms of total supply, and Lower Silesia will soon overtake Poznan. The total...
Poland is one of the biggest beneficiaries of EU membership. Within 15 years, GDP...
1 May marked the 15th anniversary of Poland's accession to the structures of the European Union. As Marek Prawda, Director of the European Commission Representation in Poland, stresses, at that time it was possible...
Climate changes force changes in the real estate market
On December 2, the attention of the international community will be drawn to the state of the climate, and to action that can prevent the ecological catastrophe that is threatening us over the coming...