Poland

Poland is a unitary-sovereign government which is situated in Central Europe. The country is comprised of 16 individual administrative subdivisions. With a population of over 38.4 million, it is the sixth most populous European Union member-state, and 35th most populous in the world. Warsaw is its capital and largest city. In 1918 the country regained its independence under the Treaty of Versailles.

The country is considered a developed-market and regional power, and also considered an emerging world-power. With the EU’s 8th largest economies and one of the most dynamic economies worldwide, the country consistently ranks highly in the Human Development Index. It has one of the largest stock markets, as it is the most important in the EU and largest among the member-states. The country is known as a high income-economy, including high standards of living, safety, education, and quality of life. Providing free education through the University level, the country is one of the most well-educated worldwide, and is the leading system in Europe. They also have excellent healthcare, as the country provides Universal healthcare to its residents.

Poland is a member of the European Union, Three Seas Initiatives, NATO, OECD, and the United Nations, among other international groups.

As a representative democracy, Poland has a President as the head of state; the country’s constitution dates back to 1977. According to the Global Peace Index, the country ranks among the top 20% of peaceful countries worldwide. The Council of Ministers is headed by the Prime Minister, and presidential nominations are decided every five years, by popular vote.  The country is governed by its constitution and it follows the principle of civil rights governed by the Code of Civil Law.

The Judicial branch is highly important in the country’s decision-making policies. The Supreme Court of the Republic of Poland, the Supreme Administrative Court, Constitutional Tribunal of Poland, and State Tribunal, are the legal court-systems in the country.

As one of the most resilient economies of post-Communist countries, Poland’s economy is one of the fastest growing in the EU. Low debt, flexible currency, and a strong domestic market, help create this rich economy. After the Communist government fell, the country turned to a centralized, planned market-based economic system. Food, machinery, furniture, clothing, cosmetics, and shoes, are among the leading exports from Poland. Germany is the country’s largest trading partner. The banking system is the largest in the Central European system, and a large number of private farms help promote a strong agricultural system in the country. Tourism to the country, the energy sector, and transport, are among some of the biggest economic-drivers in this planned market system.

Visitors to the National Law Review will constantly find the latest stories and news coverage from Poland, as it relates to the EU, US, and foreign markets around the world. Supreme Court legislation, post-GDPR updates, centralized banking laws, international rights (citizens and the country), international relations, energy and environmental law stories, immigration, and other news which affects the country, its citizens, and the rest of the world, are covered routinely by the National Law Review.

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GT Newsletter | Competition Currents | July 2022 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Implementation of the Digital Content and Services Directive and the Sales of Goods Directive in Poland Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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9
2022
Competition Currents | June 2022 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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1
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Start Vetting Your Data Processors! Key Takeaways From the Forum Case Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
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2022
GT Newsletter | Competition Currents | May 2022 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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2
2022
Polish Government Imposes New Economic Sanctions in Response to Russian Aggression Against Ukraine Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
14
2022
Upcoming Legal Changes for Electronic Communications Entrepreneurs in Poland Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
13
2022
Rooftop Solar Electricity Generation on Commercial Buildings – An Overview of Regulatory Issues Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
8
2022
Competition Currents | April 2022 | United States, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
28
2022
Trial by Fire for Polish Export Credit Insurance Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
10
2022
Poland's Special Act on Assistance to Ukrainian Refugees Miller Canfield
Feb
25
2022
New Polish Holding Law v. Holding Financing Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
14
2022
Greenberg Traurig Competition Currents February 2022: the Netherlands, Poland and Italy Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
14
2022
Greenberg Traurig January 2022 Competition Currents: Netherlands, Poland and Italy Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
22
2021
Important Reminder for M&A transactions (including Internal Corporate Restructurings!) from 4 January 2022, when the UK’s National Security and Investment Act enters into force Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
9
2021
The Netherlands, UK, Poland, Italy & EU Competition Currents Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
15
2021
Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of November 8, 2021 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
26
2021
Polish FDI Rules – One Year After Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
7
2021
Competition Currents October 2021 EU, Italy & Poland Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
30
2021
The Energizer – Volume 98 K&L Gates
Sep
24
2021
Investing in European Healthcare: What’s on the Horizon for 2022? McDermott Will & Emery
Sep
9
2021
Competition Currents | September 2021 | The Netherlands | United Kingdom | Poland Italy | European Union Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
23
2021
LNG In Europe 2021: Current Trends, The European LNG Landscape And Country Focus Bracewell LLP
Jul
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2021
Poland: Sale of Real Estate by Means of Electronic Auction Miller Canfield
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12
2021
POLAND: Private Rented Sector – Mobility and Flexibility Miller Canfield
Jul
12
2021
Poland, Italy & European Union Competition Currents July 2021 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
29
2021
Acquisition of Real Estate in Poland by A Foreigner versus Permanent Residence Miller Canfield
Jun
14
2021
Poland: Investment Process after Amending the Act on Disclosure of Information on the Environment Miller Canfield
Jun
11
2021
June 2021 Competition Currents| The Netherlands, Poland and Italy Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
8
2021
Global Employment Law Update - Part 5:Mauritius to Portugal McDermott Will & Emery
May
7
2021
May 2021 Competition Currents: Netherlands, Poland and Italy Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
22
2021
Courts Will Remain Online for Longer – Procedural Changes Fast Approaching Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
10
2021
Polish Parent Companies Could Become Liable for Their Subsidiaries’ Violations of the Competition Protection Law Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
8
2021
Competition Currents April 2021 | The Netherlands, Poland and Italy Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
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Competition Currents Poland, Italy & EU | March 2021 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
 

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