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Is Poland’s “economic miracle” for real?

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Feb 9, 2026
Szymon Kowizhinski, Olivia and Nicodem Raipold — student leaders in the UK talking about why more grads now consider returning to Poland and shifting career expectations. John Eastick — CFO of Allegro, on the company’s rapid growth, Poland’s deep IT talent pool and regional expansion plans. They discuss consumer boom, labour-market shifts and hurdles like demographics and retention.
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INSIGHT

GDP Growth Outpacing Neighbours

  • Poland's GDP recently topped a trillion dollars and is growing much faster than many European neighbours.
  • The country recorded 3.6% growth in 2025, outpacing economies like Germany by a large margin.
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Five Pillars Behind Poland's Leap

  • Poland's growth rests on five pillars: egalitarianism, entrepreneurship, education, elites and Europe.
  • These combined created social mobility, competitive firms and a predictable, business-friendly environment.
ANECDOTE

From Occasional Diners To Mass Consumers

  • Mateusz Czaczek described Sphinx's rise from low dining-out rates to mass consumer spending across Poland.
  • The average customer spend rose from about $16 to $43 and dining-out went from ~25% to above 70% of Poles.
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