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Poland is expected to be the world's 20th largest economy. Tusk: We will overtake Switzerland
„By 2025, the Polish economy is projected to secure the 20th position globally, surpassing Switzerland, and the purchasing power of Polish citizens will exceed that of those in Japan,” stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Monday during his address at the Warsaw Stock Exchange. He remarked that the deregulation initiatives represent „the most significant structural change since Poland’s accession to the European Union.”
At the event titled „Deregulation. We’re removing barriers, making life easier,” which took place at the Warsaw Stock Exchange, the Prime Minister highlighted that any enhancement in Poland’s economic standing will demand „incomparably greater” and varied types of efforts.
According to him, the Polish economy will achieve the 20th rank in the world by 2025, overtaking Switzerland. The Prime Minister referenced the forecasts from the International Monetary Fund for that year.
Tusk: „a fundamental change of philosophy” is needed
The Prime Minister further stated that objectives such as innovation, a smart economy, and deregulation must evolve from being merely a „revolutionary idea,” as they were a few months prior, to embodying a „fundamental change of philosophy.”
Tusk stressed in his speech that „the quality of life for every Polish family must rise to a significantly higher level.”
– This pertains to skills, investment levels, company quality, corporate innovation, and improved outcomes in higher education – emphasized the Prime Minister.
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Tusk: This is definitely not the end of deregulation
Summarizing the deregulation initiative, the Polish Prime Minister noted that „this could be just the beginning, but it is certainly not the conclusion of this process.” He believes that deregulation could serve as „another engine for growth, including enhancing the competitiveness of the Polish economy.”
Tusk also remarked that the proposal he presented to InPost CEO Rafał Brzoska in February concerning deregulation had evolved into „opening up and transferring part of the initiative to the social side.” „This trend must grow stronger; our experiences show this (…) politicians must feel accountable for maximizing the positive energy and valuable ideas from all partners in this significant endeavor for Poland’s future,” the Prime Minister stated. He asserted that fostering the greatest trust and space for collaborative efforts between the social and government sectors is also crucial. „Only then can we achieve the results seen in the Polish stock market, the overall Polish economy, and the multitude of individuals who engaged in deregulation and delivered,” Donald Tusk highlighted.
„Deregulation represents the most substantial systemic change since Poland joined the European Union. This is not an exaggeration. We are genuinely transforming the entire philosophy and economic and social framework in Poland every day, every week,” he remarked.
Brzoska: 100-day sprint
The head of the We Check Initiative, InPost president Rafał Brzoska, stated that the social sector submitted 500 deregulation proposals, leading to the creation of around 175 legal acts, with nearly 20 bills signed by the president.
„I recognize how challenging it was to keep pace with the rhythm established by a social initiative composed of 600 experts—each volunteering their time, working diligently to submit 300, then 350, and ultimately 500 proposals. And this tempo was maintained by the government, the ministers, the officials, the committee members, the parliamentarians, and ultimately the Sejm. (…) This is our collective achievement,” Brzoska expressed during his address at the Warsaw Stock Exchange. He also remarked that the „100-day sprint” would not have been possible without „people of goodwill,” hundreds of experts, and thousands of citizens who openly and transparently submitted their projects. „I believe that citizens, all of us, have the greatest stake in this,” he concluded.
