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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Is Poland heading for a jobs crisis? Despite rising unemployment rate, Poland still has one of the lowest rates in Europe, while employment remains close to record highs. In this episode of The Warsaw Wire, labour economist Piotr Lewandowski helps us unpack this paradox.

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Notes from Poland @notesfrompoland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A recent rise in unemployment in Poland has raised concern. But that headline figure does not tell the whole story, with experts arguing that the Polish labour market is actually in good shape, writes Alicja Ptak.

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Why Poland's labour market is not as bad as it looks

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid have shown how fragile - and how vital - access to electricity really is. In The Warsaw Wire, WSJ journalist Louisa Naks explains how Poland’s grid operator PSE is preparing for growing hybrid threats.

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Poland may be late to offshore wind, but the north is ready to shine 🌊⚡ In the latest Warsaw Wire episode, I chat with Marianna Sobkiewicz of Polish Economic Institute about Poland’s offshore market, foreign partners, and the future of clean energy. 🎧

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

In the latest episode of The Warsaw Wire, I speak with Paweł Wiejski, an energy and climate expert, about what Poland’s energy transition can learn from the work of recent winners of the so-called Nobel Prize in economics.

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Notes from Poland @notesfrompoland.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Poland's public debt has been growing at the second-fastest rate in the EU this year, and is set to continue rising. What is behind this trend - and should we be worried - asks Alicja Ptak in the latest of her series of articles and podcasts on the forces shaping Poland’s economy.

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Why is Poland’s debt rising so fast – and should we be worried?

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Katowice’s shift from heavy industry to tech captures Poland’s economic + energy transition. In the latest episode of The Warsaw Wire, I spoke with FT's Raphael Minder about his story on Katowice. Why he chose the city, and what surprised him during reporting.

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Poland now has one of the fastest-growing public debts in the EU, yet it is still well below the EU average. So how concerned should we be? I spoke with Aleksander Kieroński of @PolitykaInsight about debt, deficits, defence spending, and why the cost of debt is the real threat.

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The war in Ukraine made Poland realise how crucial it is to have its own satellite capabilities, so that, in a decisive moment, no one can say no, says Wojciech Brzezinski, says @wojtekbrzezinski.pl 🎧 Watch the full episode of The Warsaw Wire on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Thirteen years ago, “Poland Can Into Space” was just a meme. Now it’s reality. 🇵🇱 With @wojtekbrzezinski.pl, I discussed how ambition & smart public spending turned a joke into Europe’s fastest-growing space sector. 🎧 Full episode: The Warsaw Wire

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Is Poland the black horse of the energy transition? 🇵🇱 Once a coal-heavy laggard, it’s now tripled renewables, launched nuclear & offshore projects, and calls for a pragmatic, people-focused transition. I spoke with 🇵🇱 climate negotiator Katarzyna Wrona ahead of #COP30.

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

From empty shelves to a trillion-dollar economy. Should Poland join the G20?

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Poland rolls out its deposit-refund system for bottles and cans. Tuesday: “Buy this water! It’s cheaper because it’s 0.001 L bigger than the limit.” Friday: “We never meant to circumvent the rules 🤡”

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

The real cost isn’t just money. It’s Poland’s lost competitiveness. In 2023, Google, Amazon, Mercedes & IKEA all warned that Poland’s dirty energy mix could drive them to invest elsewhere.

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Economist Marcin Piątkowski explains why Poland has no oligarchs, and why it is bad for football but great for the economy. Delaying mass privatisation helped avoid cronyism and build stronger institutions. Listen on The Warsaw Wire via @notesfrompoland.bsky.social

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Economist Marcin Piątkowski warns that returning to libertarian ideas would weaken Poland and fuel inequality. “We’ve been there. We failed.” A warning tied to the rise of far-right voices like Mentzen. Full episode on The Warsaw Wire podcast on Spotify and YouTube.

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Kicking off a new series on Poland’s economy, energy and business with @notesfrompoland.bsky.social First up: a conversation with economist Marcin Piątkowski on how Poland became Europe’s most surprising growth success. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1RJV...

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Warsaw Wire Talks: economist Marcin Piątkowski on how Poland became one of EU’s fastest-growing economies

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

What a cliffhanger! Historically, PiS tends to be underestimated in exit polls. 5 years ago, Duda increased his lead by exactly 0.6 pp, which is the same margin Nawrocki would need to overturn the result now. That means the final outcome of this election could really come down to every single vote

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Hubirs can be a bitch. Source: ewybory.eu

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

How US tariffs could impact the Polish economy 🇵🇱📉 @PIE_NET_PL warns that new US tariffs on the EU may significantly affect Poland. While the US is only Poland’s 8th biggest direct export partner, it is the 2nd largest recipient of Polish value added after Germany.

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

In 3 years at @notesfrompoland.bsky.social, I’ve written nearly 1,000 pieces—bringing niche Polish stories to those who love to nerd out about Poland, covering what heritage media often overlook. Now, with our funding at risk, we need your help to keep going.

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Christiaan Paauwe @christiaanpaauwe.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Another organization hit by Trump's spending cuts: @notesfrompoland.bsky.social — dependent on funding from Congress — is in danger of not surviving in the current form. A call on their readers today to step up: notesfrompoland.com/2025/04/01/a...

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An urgent appeal for support: one month to save Notes from Poland

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Boris Schneider @boris101.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Having eye-opening discussions with @alicjaptak.bsky.social in @ec.europa.eu.

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Nowy projekt, nowa energia! 🚀 Rozpoczynam nowy projekt i szukam inspirujących osób do rozmowy! Jeśli: 🔹 Żonglujesz czasem jak mistrz – prowadzisz firmę, rodzinę, milion innych rzeczy i nadal masz energię, by działać.

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Poland's gov's green energy transition strategy? All talk, no action. A year in office, not a single law to advance renewables, while coal subsidies soar higher than Taylor Swift’s record-breaking ticket sales. 💸 Why is Poland stuck in the past? 👇 notesfrompoland.com/2025/01/17/a...

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After year in power, Polish government is failing to fulfill its energy transition promises

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Alicja Ptak @alicjaptak.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

✅ Renewables hit a record 29% of electricity generation in Poland (up from 26% in 2023) – driven mainly by solar. 🌞 ❌ Coal still dominates, making up nearly 57% of the mix – the highest reliance in the EU. 🏭 #EnergyTransition #Poland #Renewables

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Christiaan Paauwe @christiaanpaauwe.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Abortion rights were a major motivator for women to vote in #Poland. But a year after coming to power, #Tusk still hasn't been able to deliver on his promise to end the near-total abortion ban, leaving voters disillusioned. Feature for @notesfrompoland.bsky.social with @alicjaptak.bsky.social

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