"Europe's new economic power." The foreign press is delighted with Poland
Sindre Heyerdahl notes that Poland has become an attractive place to work, attracting returning emigrants and workers from Western Europe.
Quick Look
- Norwegian commentator Sindre Heyerdahl points to Poland's dynamic economic development, which has reversed the migration trend.
- Poland, currently among the 20 largest economies in the world, attracts workers, although it faces demographic challenges.
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Why It Matters
At the peak, 13,000 people went to Norway every year. Poles, while last year this number dropped to 360 people.
Over the years, Norway has attracted thousands of Polish workers, and today Poland attracts both returning emigrants and workers from Western Europe, noted Sindre Heyerdahl. At the peak, 13,000 people came to Norway to work. Poles per year, and last year - only 360.
"Many of them returned, bringing experience, professional qualifications, and often quite a lot of capital," the commentator emphasized.
These returns are related to the economic development of the country, which has created new employment and business opportunities. Poland is among the 20 largest economies in the world - its economy is already twice as large as Norway's. Polish companies are conquering foreign markets and even taking over German enterprises, the daily noted.
What determined Poland's success?
This success was - according to the newspaper - determined by the diligence, entrepreneurship and high level of education of Poles, as well as the state's use of the opportunities related to membership in the European Union.
Heyerdahl paid particular attention to the cooperation of Polish enterprises that use each other's services and constantly strive for development.
"Build something bigger, go abroad, conquer new markets" - a Norwegian journalist assessed the ambitions of Polish entrepreneurs.
"Poland no longer resembles the former Eastern Europe"
According to Heyerdahl, Poland's further development will, however, require overcoming serious challenges, especially in the field of innovation. The commentator emphasized that the advantage of lower labor costs will gradually lose its importance, and the long-term problems are currently low fertility rates, an aging population and a serious budget deficit.
Open Questions
- What specific steps will Poland take to increase innovation?
- How will the budget deficit affect the pace of further development?







