FOR Communication 9/2024: Privatization – the new government follows the path of Law and Justice
One of the most frequently repeated electoral promises of the Civic Coalition and the Third Way in the parliamentary elections was the “depoliticization of state-owned enterprises.” This pledge was reflected in point 13 of the coalition agreement from November 10, 2023, which states, “One of the coalition’s priorities will be the depoliticization of state-owned companies […]
czytaj więcejFOR Communication 6/2024: Freezing prices will not save the Polish energy sector
n the face of the energy crisis, politicians’ neglect in the development and modernization of the Polish energy sector is becoming increasingly visible. Freezing electricity prices is a costly and short-term solution, resulting from neglect in this area. The Polish energy mix, overly dependent on coal, requires decisive modernization actions, which, however, because of current […]
czytaj więcejFOR Communication 5/2024: How PiS Regulated the Lives of Poles
Over the last eight years, the Law and Justice (PiS) government in Poland redefined the boundaries of regulations governing the lifestyle of citizens, introducing a series of laws and regulations aimed at promoting desired or healthy habits and behaviors, while limiting access to products and services deemed harmful. From the closing shops on Sundays, through […]
czytaj więcejFOR Communication 4/2024: What’s wrong with the Polish tax system?
The tax system has a profound impact on a country’s economic growth for two reasons. Firstly, in developed countries, taxes typically amount to the equivalent of one-third to even half of the GDP. Such high level of taxation obviously affects taxpayers’ economic activity. Secondly, for the state to collect taxes, it must maintain appropriate regulations […]
czytaj więcejFOR Communication 3/2024: Do not degrade legislation any further
In recent years, the quality of law-making in Poland has significantly deteriorated. Practices such as ignoring procedures, bypassing public consultations, using the deputies’ initiative route for government projects, and last-minute insertions in the final stage of the legislative process have been a constant element of the political landscape. These practices served for the rapid implementation […]
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