Kostelnik Yulia

MEV-18a
 General information
Geographical location: Central Europe bordered
by Belarus, Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania,
Russia, Slovakia, and Ukraine

Climate : temperate 
Area : 312,685 sq km
Capital: Warsaw
The government system : Republic
Languages : Polish (official) 98.2%, other 2.5%
Currency : Polish Złoty PLN.
Religions : Catholic 85.9%, Orthodox 1.3%
Protestant 0.4%, other 0.4%
 Economy of Poland
 

Top 3 Trade Partners (2018):  GDP - composition, by sector of origin(2019)

• Germany • agriculture: 2.4% 
• China • industry: 40.2% 
• Russia • services: 57.4% 

Main Industries :
GDP per capita, PPP • Machine Building
(current international $) • Iron and Steel
$31,337 (2018) • Coal Mining
• Chemicals
Ease of Doing Business
Rank
40 out of 188 (2019)
 Historical background
Poland has been a member of the European
Union since 2004.

After applying for Poland’s EU membership,

the Union adopted a “White Paper”
containing legislative acts that the
candidates were required to adopt and
comply with in order to integrate into the
single EU market.
 Advantages and disadvantages of a country
Strenghts:
• Significant improvement in quality of institutions
• Low labor costs and governance
• Stable economic growth
• Strong exports

Weknesses:
• High unemployment rate
• Excessive role of public sector
• Poor promotion of services
The influence of European integration on country`s labour market

The mass dismissal of working citizens

who decided to leave the country in
search of work and a better life.

But Poland was able to create an

attractive investment climate - and
Western capital poured into it.
Participation of the country in European common policies

Taking the principles of partnership

cooperation as the basis of its policy,
Poland made efforts to maintain a
stable, fair and peaceful coexistence
in Europe and around the world,
creating a system of cooperation.
 Participation of the country in Euroregions
Currently, there are 15 Euroregions on territory of Poland
The main goals of Euroregions with the participation of Poland:
• intensification of cooperation, exchange of experience and information;
• exchange of experience and information regarding the labor market;
• equalization and improvement of living conditions;
• development of economy and trade;
• promoting regional development;
• infrastructure development;
• tourism development;
 Name of Euroregion Date of Partners
creation
1. Nysa 21.12.91 Czech Republic, Germany
2. Karpaty 12.02.93 Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Ukraine
3. Sprewa-Nysa-Bóbr 21.09.93 Germany
4. Pro Europa Viadrina 21.12.93 Germany
5. Tatry 26.08.94 Slovakia
6. Bug 29.09.95 Ukraine, Belarus
7. Pomerania 15.12.95 Germany, Sweden, Denmark
8. Glacensis 05.12.96 Czech
9. Nieman 06.06.97 Lithuania, Belarus
10. Pradziad 02.07.97 Czech
11. Baltyk 22.02.98 Denmark, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia
12. Śląsk 22.04.98 Czech
13. Silesia 20.09.98 Czech
14. Beskidy 09.06.00 Slovakia
15. Dobrava 25.01.01 Czech
Participation of the country in the EU`s political institutions
European Parliament : there are 51 members of the European
Parliament from Poland.
Council of the EU : in the Council of the EU, national ministers meet
regularly to adopt EU laws and coordinate policies. Council meetings
are regularly attended by representatives from the Polish government,
depending on the policy area being addressed.
European Commission : the Commissioner nominated by Poland to
the European Commission is Elżbieta Bieńkowska, who is responsible
for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs.
European Economic & Social Committee : Poland has 21
representatives on the European Economic and Social Committee. This
advisory body – representing employers, workers and other interest groups –
is consulted on proposed laws, to get a better idea of the possible changes to
work and social situations in member countries.
 Euroscepticism in the country
(parties and political leaders)
The main party with Eurosceptic views is the Confederation Freedom
and Independence.

" Law and Justice"

"European coalition"
 Сhallenges and opportunities
caused by European integration

Joining the EU has had a great

impact on Poland’s politics,
economy, security and public life.

Also it influenced on labor

market, price level and migration.
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