5:29 19 February 2026
Poland enters turbo growth
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland is entering a “year of turbo-acceleration,” following what he called a 2025 economic breakthrough. Speaking at the Warsaw Stock Exchange, he described Poland as an “oasis of stability and growth” despite geopolitical tensions, highlighting GDP growth of 3.6% last year and forecasts of nearly 10% investment growth in 2026.
Tusk pointed to rising investor confidence, including a 47% surge in stock market valuations, strong demand for government bonds and a resilient zloty. He also cited falling inflation, rising real wages and low unemployment as factors improving household finances.
The government credits EU funding and programs such as the KPO and SAFE for supporting development, while acknowledging challenges including a high deficit and growing public debt. Finance Minister Andrzej Domański said deregulation and private investment are accelerating, driven by energy transition projects, infrastructure upgrades, defence spending, and expansion into AI and space technologies.
Tusk said Poland aims to match the UK’s economic level within five to six years.
