No Longer Billions, but Trillions: Germany Has Driven Poland’s Economy for 20 Years
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- Germany has purchased more than 5 trillion zlotys in Polish goods since 2005.
- German capital inflows, job creation and spending by German consumers in Poland have also benefited the Polish economy.
- Economists estimate that ties with Germany account for 11% to 12% of Poland’s GDP growth since it joined the European Union.
Germany has bought more than 5 trillion zlotys’ worth of goods from Poland since 2005, according to figures highlighted by Rzeczpospolita.
The economic relationship has extended beyond trade. Poland has also benefited from inflows of German capital, the creation of jobs and purchases made by German consumers in Poland.
Economists estimate that relations with Europe’s largest economy account for 11% to 12% of Poland’s GDP growth since the country joined the European Union.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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