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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Apr
9
2020
COVID-19: Poland Announces Another Support Package For Business Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
8
2020
Details of Crisis Shield Act for Employers and Employees in Poland Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
7
2020
Poland’s Commercial Companies Code: Holding Board and Other Meetings Made Easier Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
3
2020
COVID-19 and Employment Personal Data Processing in Poland – Q&A Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
31
2020
Poland: Unclear Rules of Temporary Expiry of Lease Rights and Obligations at Retail Facilities of More Than 2,000 m2 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
30
2020
Poland: Processing Personal Data in the Context of Employment During the Coronavirus Pandemic Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
30
2020
Poland: Lease Agreements at Retail Facilities of More Than 2,000 m2 in the Anti-Crisis Shield Act (Bill Adopted by Sejm) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
30
2020
Poland: Performance of Contracts in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era – Is the Pandemic a Force Majeure? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
27
2020
Considerations for Owners of Shopping Centers and Tenants in Poland in Light of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
25
2020
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – Financing and M&A Agreements in Poland Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
25
2020
Poland: Functioning of Private LLCs During the Pandemic and Corporate Mechanisms Facilitating Discharge of Officers’ Duties Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
25
2020
Poland: Closing Commercial and Service Establishments at Commercial Facilities Due to the COVID-19 Epidemic Versus Rent at Large Commercial Facilities Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
25
2020
Poland: First Proposal of Support Measures Due to COVID-19 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
24
2020
Poland: Businesses in Difficulty due to the Pandemic – What Options Do They Have? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
18
2020
Polish Government Announces PLN 212 Billion Package in Face of COVID-19 Crisis Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
17
2020
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - Considerations for Employers in Poland Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
21
2020
Poland Set to Become One of the Biggest Offshore Wind Centres in Europe: 10GW of New Capacity to Be Awarded CFDs by 2028 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
7
2020
Polish Government Working on Strengthening Corporate Liability Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
27
2020
Poland: What New Developments in Corporate and Commercial Law Does 2020 Hold in Store for Us? Roundup of 2019 and Peek Into 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
17
2020
Poland: Offshore Wind Bill published by the Government on 15 January 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
6
2020
Polish employment law year-end roundup: get ready for 2020! Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
20
2019
RES Auction Results in Poland Announced Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
6
2019
Poland Designated 39th Member Country in Visa Waiver Program Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
29
2019
Insufficiency meets Punishment: Polish DPA issues largest fine for Insufficient Security and Organisational Measures K&L Gates
Oct
21
2019
Do Polish Companies and Corporate Law Enter the Digital Era? – Electronic Facilitations in Polish Companies’ Operations and Companies’ Registration Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
4
2019
Trump Administration Nominates Poland for U.S. Visa Waiver Program Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
20
2019
Polish Government Working on Introduction of Shareholders’ Liability Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
20
2019
Polish Data Protection Authority’s Position on Making Copies of Identity Documents by Banks Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
11
2019
National Minimum Pay in Poland: An Increased Increase? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
10
2019
Changes In Polish Employment Laws Bring New Costs:Benefits Equation Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
16
2019
Transition Plan for Poland’s WIBOR Benchmark to a Waterfall Methodology Is Announced Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
5
2019
Final Amended Version of Renewable Energy Sources Act in Poland is Now Pending the President’s Signature Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
21
2019
Data Protection Update for Poland Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
18
2019
Dividing Companies by Separation – Divided Company Now Held Liable in Poland Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
5
2019
Poland and the US Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation – What Can We Expect? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
11
2019
Renewable Energy Sources Act Amendments in Poland – Additional Arrivals to Governmental Legislation Center in June, Continued Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
7
2019
Draft Amendments to the Renewable Energy Sources Act in Poland announced on Governmental Legislation Center Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
23
2019
Employees Go Voting in CEE – What You Need to Know as HR Professional Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
21
2019
European elections: also sneaking into your company? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
16
2019
Elections to the European Parliament – How Poland Counts the Votes Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
13
2019
Brexit Insight From the EU-27: Poland Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
27
2019
PLN 1 Million Fine for GDPR Violation General Data Protection Regulation GDPR Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
21
2019
New Approach to No-Deal Brexit in Poland – Polish Brexit Bill Will Grant a Transition Period for UK Financial Market Entities Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
31
2019
Polish data protection authority announces which sectors will come under scrutiny in 2019 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
30
2019
KNF-Polish Financial Supervision Authority Announces No Transition Period for UK Entities in the Case of a No-deal Brexit Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
29
2019
Act on Financial Support for Audio Visual Production Published in the Journal of Laws K&L Gates
Jan
21
2019
Registration of a lease in CEE – should it be on your checklist or not? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
17
2019
Poland – immigration status of UK nationals after Brexit Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
16
2019
Poland – Immigration Status of the UK Nationals After Brexit Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
3
2019
Since 2019, PPK (Employee Capital Plans) are obligatory for employers engaging at least 250 people K&L Gates
 

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