Poland

What does the forthcoming presidential election in Poland mean for Europe? What are the main issues and divisions between the candidates that occur in the ongoing campaign? And how will the election result influence the current government and its policy? Leszek Jazdzewski talks with Adam Jasser, the Deputy Director at TVP World.

The Minister of Family, Labor and Social Policy, Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk, has once again declared that her ministry is working on a list of professions to be protected from the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), along with regulations that would limit or even ban the use of AI in certain jobs. This move could turn Poland into an economic backwater and harm Polish citizens, including those working in the professions in question.

Poland is taking significant steps towards deregulation, driven by the growing need to simplify its legal framework. Efforts are underway to improve the quality of law by removing outdated and unnecessary regulations, fostering a more business-friendly and efficient environment for citizens and enterprises alike. But will these efforts truly lead to a more dynamic and innovative Poland, or are we simply replacing one set of challenges with another?

The Polish economy depends on deregulation not becoming a passing trend or an episode of the election campaign. Deregulation has the potential to be a major driver of growth. If there were a contest for the economic buzzword of the year in Poland, “deregulation” would be a frontrunner. Thanks to Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s meeting with entrepreneurs in February 2025, the issue briefly rose to the forefront of Polish politics.

Twenty years ago, politics was the domain of debate, analysis, and long-form interviews. But today, in an era of short-form content and the dominance of TikTok in particular, has it become a spectacle? Algorithms favor viral content, politicians adapt to trends, and voters make decisions based on catchy messages rather than in-depth arguments.

Deregulation has been a loaded word among many European politicians and experts lately, with growing discussions on reducing bureaucracy and easing the burden on citizens and businesses. However, is this often-used term and concept actually feasible? And how has progress been made on this so far? It has undoubtedly become a European trend, discussed not only by EU leaders but also within EU institutions.

Is Donald Trump\'s presidency the beginning of a new era in the global world order? What is there to know about economic disruption and globalization in this context? And is the European Union overreacting in its response to the recent events or rather attempting to \'make Europe great again\'? Leszek Jazdzewski talks with Matthew Kaminski, POLITICO\'s Editor-at-Large.

What does Donald Trump understand about politics that others don’t? What is the impact of Trump\'s presidency on Europe (and the Polish political scene in particular)? And what should we expect from the forthcoming Polish presidential elections? Leszek Jazdzewski (Fundacja Liberte!) talks with Andrzej Bobiński, the Managing Director of Polityka Insight. 

Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election has understandably caused a stir worldwide. There is a prevailing fear of the radicalism and unpredictability of the new president’s actions as he has already shown his controversial nature while holding this office between 2016 and 2020. Even as president-elect, Trump expressed ownership aspirations toward the Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada.

There is a \'vibe shift\' going on around economic growth and deregulation. With new governments in the US and UK making radical reforms to pare back the regulatory state and foster growth and investment, the EU risks being left behind. Poland is positioning itself as the driving force behind a revival of European economic growth.