"Poland" tag
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Poland in nuclear high-wire act

Two of the richest Poles want to develop nuclear power: one with small reactors from the US, and another with large reactors from Russia. Geopolitics will play a part in which project succeeds — if...

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Strong Gains in US CPI and PPI Don’t Stop the Bond Market Rally

A possible deal in OPEC saw a sharp drop in crude oil prices, and there is some follow-through selling today. European yields are lower, though hawkish comments are weighing on UK Gilt prices. Australia’s jobs...

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EU climate goals ditched as Warsaw and Budapest dig in

Poland and Hungary said they will put their own economies first after rejecting an EU bid for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. All very well, but the latest episode in their battle with Brussels will affect...

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Poland’s Baltic Pipe project pumped full of EU cash

The European Commission has signed a multimillion-euro grant that will allow a new gas pipeline between Denmark and Poland to proceed. The project is seen as Warsaw’s answer to the Russian-German Nord Stream 2. Poland’s...

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Brexit: Migrants give UK a wide berth as other options abound

British firms are struggling with the biggest shortage of EU workers in two decades. A weak pound amid Brexit uncertainty means staying home or other EU states are more fruitful options. Several countries, including the...

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Toyota joins Poland’s electric car drive

Toyota has picked the region of Silesia in southern Poland as the site for a new car factory. As Europe turns its back on diesel cars, the rush is on for electric and hybrid cars...

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Brexit to the West and Polexit to the East?

There is not much the EU could have done to keep the UK in its club. Former Prime Minister Cameron tried sought some concessions, but the importance assigned to immigration and regaining sovereignty by the...

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Poland’s Play to float in Europe’s largest telecoms IPO

Poland’s second-largest mobile operator Play is mulling an IPO that could exceed 3.5 billion euros. It would be Europe’s biggest telecom flotation since 2012 and a show of confidence in the Warsaw bourse. The Warsaw-based...

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Poland’s e-mobility program: seeking ‘green credentials’

Not wanting to be outdone by its richer western neighbor, Warsaw has said it plans to invest heavily in e-mobility. Europe’s biggest coal guzzler could do with a PR clean-up, but how realistic is the...

Polish government announces huge investment plan

Poland’s prime minister has unveiled a multibillion-euro investment plan to fuel growth. The move is also aimed at boosting support for the government, which has seen its popularity dwindling of late. On Friday, Prime Minister...