Poland is positioning itself to not only catch up with but surpass leading Western economies, as it prepares to inject over €150 billion into its economy in 2025, according to Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This marks a record investment figure, reflecting Poland’s aspirations to lead Europe in sectors such as logistics, green energy, and artificial intelligence.
Speaking at the Warsaw Stock Exchange, Tusk, who returned to Polish politics in 2023 after serving as European Council President, described the country’s investment trajectory as unprecedented. While initially projecting investments to reach 650 billion zlotys (€155 billion), he noted that the final figure is likely to exceed 700 billion zlotys (€167 billion)—the highest in Poland’s history.
Key Investment Areas and Plans
The investments will be directed towards developing Poland’s transport infrastructure, including rail networks, ports, and cutting-edge technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence. Tusk also revealed that upcoming meetings with tech giants such as Microsoft and Google would finalize major investments in Poland’s growing tech landscape.
A crucial part of the government’s strategy is securing a stable energy supply to support these ambitious projects. Poland is in the process of selecting a location for a second nuclear power plant, which Tusk emphasized as essential for maintaining the flow of investments.
Economic Growth Amidst European Slowdowns
Poland’s economy has shown resilience, with a 2.9% GDP growth in 2024, contrasting with Germany’s economy, which contracted by 0.2%. Looking ahead, the government expects Poland’s economy to grow by around 4% in 2025, supported by over €50 billion in EU funds unlocked last year.
Tusk expressed confidence that Poland, which once aspired to merely catch up with the most developed nations, is now in a position to surpass them. “Today, we can say it’s possible for Poland to overtake countries that not long ago looked down on us,” he declared.
Strategic Infrastructure Investments
Key projects include the construction of a deepwater container port in Świnoujście, part of a broader push to expand Poland’s port capacity. By 2030, Poland plans to triple cargo handling at its ports, with €43 billion allocated to railway modernization over the next seven years. Additionally, Poland’s government has revamped previous plans for a European airport hub, modernizing railways and enhancing the country’s logistical capabilities.
With these transformative investments, Poland is positioning itself as a key player in Europe’s future economy, ready to compete with traditional economic giants like Germany and France.
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