Poland with the one of the lowest unemployment rates in the EU

During his visit to Upper Silesia, Prime Minister met one of Europe’s largest window manufacturers – Eko-Okna S.A. ”From the economic side, that difficult COVID-19 pandemic year did not affect us considerably because Polish export developed really well. Export used to be much lower than import in Poland. Today, this is changing and we can thank companies such as Eko-Okna for that,” pointed out the head of government.

According to Eurostat, Poland has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the European Union. The low unemployment rate is owed to the rapid reaction to the outbreak of COVID-19 by the government and the implementation of aid schemes for Polish companies. So far, the support provided under anti-crisis action has covered approx. 8.1 million jobs.

Polish Deal – programme for entrepreneurs

Further economic development largely depends on the strength of Polish companies and whether they will be able to find their place in the post-COVID-19 world. The Polish Deal is a response to these challenges. In these uncertain times, it is crucial to create stable foundations so that entrepreneurs have a sense of security and certainty of development.

”Under the Polish Deal, we want the entire programme to give a logical and reliable economic picture. We want these dots in the economic picture to be connected to each other in the right way,” emphasised the head of government. He added that the Polish State is on the entrepreneurs’ side. The Polish Deal was prepared to ensure the development of Polish production and export, meaning that Polish producers provide more well-paid jobs.

Japanese Garden – modernised recreational area for the inhabitants of the Upper Silesian urban area

Upper Silesia now boasts a place where inhabitants can rest among trees and the sound of flowing water. Everyone visiting the Silesia Park on the border of Siemianowice Śląskie, Chorzów, and Katowice can now see what Japan is like thanks to the modernised and expanded Japanese Garden featuring a waterfall and a cherry orchard in the heart of the Upper Silesian urban area that is home to several million people. During his visit to Upper Silesia, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki participated in the official opening of the modernised green area.

“Several people asked me why I visited the Japanese Garden in Upper Silesia. Here is why: as the Japanese Garden is characterised by harmony, we are also looking for balance and harmony between economic growth, social well-being, and between culture and recreation as part of the Polish Deal,” pointed out the head of government, adding that ”Japan has showed the world that it can be an extremely modern country, at the same time caring about culture, identity, customs, and tradition. We are following a similar path. We want to be a modern country while maintaining our Polish culture and faith”.

The construction of the Garden began as early as in 1967, but it was never completed. In 2020, the subject of the expansion of the Japan-themed green area came back to light. It took a year to modernise and expand the Garden.

The Garden now features, among others, a waterfall and a viewing terrace. It is home to plants such as various species of sour cherry trees and magnolias, which give the Garden an exceptional feel. The Japanese Garden has been expanded to approx. 12.5 thousand m2.

More green areas in cities and towns as well as modernisations to sports pitches as part of the Polish Deal

The pillars of the Polish Deal are lower taxes, healthcare, higher wages and pensions, and support for families. Apart from them, smaller-scale actions are planned for the benefit of our environment. As a result, inhabitants will be able to relax and engage in leisure time physical activity.

Under the recovery plan for the Polish economy after the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of actions focused on adding more green areas to cities and towns will be carried out. In addition, the Polish Deal programme also covers the development of social infrastructure such as village community rooms, community centres for seniors, and social integration centres. Many cultural and tourist infrastructure facilities will see renovations and modernisations. The support provided by the government will also cover sports centres and pitches.