
Business Daily Is Poland’s “economic miracle” for real?
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Feb 9, 2026 Guest
Federation of Polish Student Societies in the UK representatives (Szymon Kowizhinski, Olivia, Nicodem Raipold)
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John Eastick
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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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.
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.
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.

