Brzoska urges reform
At the European Economic Congress in Katowice, Rafał Brzoska said Poland’s biggest barrier to investment is not access to capital, but slow administrative procedures that delay projects and discourage investors.
He argued that projects which can be completed within a year often wait several years for permits and approvals, weakening growth and competitiveness. As an example, he said a modern automated warehouse can be built in under 12 months, while obtaining all required permissions may take years, with final acceptance taking another year.
Brzoska highlighted two priority reforms. First, he called for greater tax stability, proposing that all tax changes be announced at least six months in advance so companies can plan effectively. Second, he urged faster investment approvals, suggesting public institutions have a maximum of 30 days to decide, after which a construction supervisor’s sign-off would allow work to begin.
Source: propertynews.pl