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Bochniarz on the deregulation package: I would like these regulations to be consulted
– What should be prioritized are the systemic solutions we are advocating for. We can tackle the accumulation of issues we currently face – stated Henryka Bochniarz, chairwoman of the Main Council of the Lewiatan Confederation, during her appearance on „Fakty po Faktach” on TVN24, when queried about the deregulation initiative. She noted that the legislation should not be rushed into implementation „overnight”.
In February, Prime Minister Donald Tusk suggested that InPost CEO Rafał Brzoska take the lead on a team tasked with preparing a set of deregulation proposals. By March, the government had received the initial batch of deregulation options. Recently, Brzoska revealed that 400 deregulation proposals are expected to be presented by June 1.
The Prime Minister announced that he would unveil the first substantial package related to deregulation on Thursday. He expressed confidence that alleviating the European economy of bureaucratic hurdles would be advantageous for Poland.
When asked by TVN24 to assess the deregulation package, Henryka Bochniarz stressed that most of the solutions being developed by Rafał Brzoska’s team do not primarily address economic issues.
– In this package that Rafał Brzoska’s team is working on, nearly 70 percent consists of solutions that do not pertain to the economy at all. For instance, the digitalization of hospital services – remarked the economist.
When inquired about her interpretation of deregulation, she responded: „If a legislative agenda is being crafted, then it is essential for all of us, particularly the social partners, to be informed. This includes both union representatives and employers. Legislation should not be enacted overnight. There is no justification for not disclosing potential laws that will be introduced in 2025.”
She emphasized her expectation for the proposed six-month vacatio legis in the package to be adopted. – This would provide us, the citizens, entrepreneurs, and administration, six months to familiarize ourselves with the new law. It would also create an opportunity for relatively clear interpretation – she explained.
– I would like these regulations to be genuinely consulted. Not just in a superficial manner, but with meaningful dialogue. Thus, I believe what should be prioritized are all these systemic solutions we are advocating for. We can address the current accumulation of issues, but if the law is poorly constructed, we will inevitably find ourselves needing to deregulate repeatedly – she assessed.
Bochniarz on interest rates
When asked about her trust in the actions of Adam Glapiński, Bochniarz assessed that the NBP president „has consistently demonstrated that he serves a political role rather than that of an independent central bank.”
– This again highlights a factor that subjects this institution, which should be a bastion of independence from political influences, to such pressures – she pointed out. According to Bochniarz, even if the NBP president appears to be speaking more objectively than he did a few months ago, he still „compromised the autonomy of this institution”.
Bochniarz also commented on the recent decisions made by the Monetary Policy Council to keep interest rates at the current level. – At this moment, considering the surrounding circumstances, I fear that we might anticipate some interest rate reductions, possibly in the latter half of the year, but I believe we must closely monitor the developments – she assessed.
She observed that market uncertainties stem from the policies enacted by US President Donald Trump. – Given what Trump is doing, we have no clarity on what to expect now. Currently, it could be argued that prices have dropped sufficiently for us to expect interest rates to decrease as well. However, we cannot predict whether he will introduce another change that would cause rates to spike again – she stated.
– Therefore, this unpredictability poses a significant threat today, I believe, for everyone. This concern extends beyond the economy; it affects every citizen who, for instance, has pension funds, investments in the stock market, and is left in the dark about future developments – the expert elaborated.
– The same dynamics are occurring in the United States, which is why (it’s crucial – ed.) that every action taken aims to stabilize these sentiments; we should not introduce elements that could inadvertently harm our stock market. This is an absolute responsibility of everyone involved, including the head of the National Bank of Poland, the president, the prime minister, and all those influencing our economic and social policies – she concluded.
