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For years, the Nordic countries have been cited in Polish public debate as evidence that a larger state and higher public spending are the recipe for prosperity. This analysis shows that the sources of Scandinavian success lie elsewhere: in economic freedom, fiscal discipline, a flexible labor market, and strong institutions.

Local content is one of the most controversial economic policies in public procurement: it is a form of protectionism and discrimination against suppliers from other countries. In its initial phase, the government’s current proposal envisages introducing local content standards into the practices of companies owned by State Treasury. Some of this may fall within a […]

Every June and July, the European Commission publishes studies on the rule of law in individual European Union member states. The Rule of Law Report and the EU Justice Scoreboard show how the situation is changing in areas relevant to the functioning of the justice system, respect for the rule of law and doing business, among other things.

Debate about environmental objectives in the construction sector usually comes down to a familiar conclusion: either climate goals or the sector’s competitiveness. Public and industry discussions often assume that growing environmental requirements mean higher costs, less freedom in design and lower returns on investment. As a result, environmental objectives are sometimes treated as an additional requirement to be met only to the minimum extent necessary for a building to obtain a certificate, rather than as part of a rational design and investment strategy.

European Union countries use different time zones, ranging from UTC to UTC+2. Under EU Directive 2000/84/EC, however, they must all switch to summer time on the last Sunday in March, moving the clocks forward by one hour. Changing the clocks is criticized for its costs and lack of tangible benefits.