In the press

What Fortune, the Wilson Center, OECD, McKinsey, IZA, and major publications say about Poland's transformation. 27 articles and reports.

Not One Muslim — Dominik Tarczyński on Migration, Fight for Europe & Helping Trump

Patrick Bet-David interviews Polish MEP Dominik Tarczyński covering Poland's economic data, defense, safety, migration, and social laws. PBD says: "You need to put this on a page."

PBD Podcast (Ep. 781)·Apr 2026·Video

PBD Podcast — Follow-up: "Poland is the model"

Patrick reiterates Poland's statistics and tells his audience the data needs to be shared with the world.

PBD Podcast·Apr 2026·Video

RTX's Pratt & Whitney invests $100 million to increase production capacity in Poland

New facility in Rzeszów for isothermally forged engine components. Output of F135, F100, and GTF engine parts to increase 30% by 2028.

RTX / Pratt & Whitney·Apr 2026·Article

Poland is now among the world's 20 largest economies. How did it happen?

Poland's economy has grown an average 3.8% a year since joining the EU in 2004, easily beating the European average of 1.8%.

AP News / NBC News·Mar 2026·Article

Poland Links Arms Sales to Local Investment in Push for Defense Industry Growth

"If you want to sell here, invest here" — Poland's local content policy shifts defense investments toward domestic firms.

Bloomberg·Feb 2026·Article

Poland sees faster growth in 2026 on back of investment and innovation

PM Tusk declared 2026 as "turbo acceleration" for investment growth. Investment momentum expected at least twice as high as 2025.

Xinhua News Agency·Feb 2026·Article

Poland's Economic Reforms and Defense Investments Shape 2026 Outlook

PLN 200B defense, PLN 25.2B roads, PLN 15B environment, PLN 8B for first nuclear power plant.

AInvest·Feb 2026·Article

Turbocharged growth: Poland's 2026 investment surge

Poland has become an oasis of stability and growth — investment momentum in 2026 is expected to be at least twice as high as 2025.

XYZ.pl·2026·Article

Poland doesn't have to choose between defense spending and growth

Analysis of how Poland can sustain 4.8% GDP defense spending while maintaining economic growth through structural reforms.

Atlantic Council·2026·Research

Microsoft Invests PLN 3 Billion in a New Data Center in Poland

Microsoft allocates PLN 3B ($704M) for data center construction and AI development, enhancing Poland's cybersecurity capabilities.

Gov.pl (Prime Minister's Office)·2026·Article

Microsoft, Google invest big in Polish cloud, AI infrastructure

Google signed MoU with Poland for AI in energy and cybersecurity. Google pledged $5M over 5 years for digital skills of 1M young Poles.

Central European Times·2026·Article

From rationed sugar to $1 trillion: How Poland became Europe's economic miracle

Poland's economy has edged past Switzerland to become the world's 20th largest with more than $1 trillion in annual output.

Fortune·Mar 2026·Article“Polish Miracle”

Poland Reaches $1 Trillion Nominal GDP: What Separates Poland from Eastern Europe?

An academic analysis of the structural reforms, market integration, and policy choices that set Poland apart from its regional peers.

Michigan Journal of Economics·Jan 2026·Research

The Polish Miracle: Outpacing Japan in Just One Generation

Poland's GDP per capita will overtake Japan in purchasing power parity terms — a transformation completed in a single generation.

Euro Weekly News·Apr 2025·Article“Polish Miracle”

Security, Europe! Poland's Rise as NATO's Defense Spending Leader

Poland has arguably emerged as Europe's most capable military power and a key thought leader on defense matters within NATO.

Wilson Center·2025·Research

Poland plans record defence spending of 4.8% GDP in 2026 budget

Poland's government approved a draft budget raising defence spending to 4.8% of GDP — the highest level in NATO.

Notes from Poland·Aug 2025·Article

OECD Economic Surveys: Poland 2025

The OECD's comprehensive assessment of Poland's economic performance, structural reforms, and policy recommendations.

OECD·2025·Report

The Polish Growth Miracle: Outcome of Persistent Reform Efforts

Continuous reform stance over two decades is the main cause of the Polish growth miracle.

IZA Institute of Labor Economics·Research paper·Research“Polish Miracle”

How Poland shook off its past and became Europe's growth champion

Since 1989, Poland's GDP per capita has increased by nearly 150%, making it Europe's undisputed growth champion.

Notes from Poland·Jul 2025·Article

Growth miracle instead of recession: Why Poland is overtaking crisis-ridden Europe and Germany

While the Eurozone stagnates at one percent, Poland's GDP growth of 3.3-3.5% stands in dramatic contrast.

Xpert Digital·2025·Article“Polish Miracle”

How Did Poland Become Europe's Economic Miracle and a Magnet for Top Global Talent?

Poland's rise is thanks to structural reforms, sound economic management, global integration, and a strong belief in the market.

Verita HR·2025·Article“Polish Miracle”

From European Tiger to Global Top 20: Poland's $1T Economy

An analysis of how Poland's small and medium enterprises drove the country into the world's top 20 economies.

ICSB·2026·Research“Polish Miracle”

Polish economy grows by 3.6% in 2025, and there's more strength ahead

Poland's GDP grew 3.6% in 2025, the fourth-highest rate in the EU. Growth is set to remain strong in 2026.

ING THINK·2026·Report

Poland largest relative defence spender in NATO, new figures confirm

Poland devotes 54.4% of its defence budget to equipment — the highest figure in NATO.

Notes from Poland·Sep 2025·Article

The Polish Economic Miracle: A Case Study in Strategic Transformation

GDP has increased seven-fold since 1990, and nominal GDP has increased by 500% since 2000.

Finance Fusion Hub / Medium·2025·Article“Polish Miracle”

A different lens on Europe's defense budgets

McKinsey's analysis of European defense spending with Poland highlighted as the standout performer.

McKinsey & Company·2025·Report

Politics of War Color Poland's Record Defense Spending

An in-depth look at the political and strategic factors driving Poland's unprecedented defense investment.

National Defense Magazine·Sep 2024·Article

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