According to a study conducted by EY titled "Europe Attractiveness Survey," we are among the top beneficiaries of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). As the research shows, considering the 23% increase in new investments in Poland, our market can be described as safe and investor-friendly - indicates data from Polskanatle.pl. The overall situation on the market compared to 2021 and 2022 has not fundamentally changed in terms of FDI. In 2022, the number of investments in Europe increased by only 1%. The armed conflict in Ukraine and the energy crisis can be cited as reasons for this. However, there are some exceptions to the described average. The top three countries with the fastest-growing number of foreign direct investments included Portugal, Poland, and Turkey. However, some of Europe's largest economies recorded declines or small increases in the FDI index. For example, in France, the number of investments increased by only 3%, while in Germany and the UK, it decreased by -1% and -6% respectively. It is worth noting the difference between the number of foreign direct investments itself and its growth rate. In 2022, the number of described investments was 237, and it will likely change in the future. Considering our high growth rate, cost-effectiveness of investments, or skilled workforce, the number of investments may quickly approach that of other Western European economies. PARTNER CONTENT

The inaugural session of parliament – including the election of speakers for both chambers – and the designation of the prime minister are the most significant political events of the upcoming week. In accordance with the coalition agreement, the lower house will be led by Szymon Hołownia, and the upper house by Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska. Furthermore, the Civic Platform National Council will convene at the beginning of the week, and on Wednesday, the Constitutional Tribunal will address the so-called June pensions.

Civic Platform National Council. On Monday morning, the National Council of Civic Platform will take place in Warsaw. The topic of the meeting will likely be the approval of the coalition agreement.

Inaugural Sessions of the Sejm and Senate. On Monday afternoon, Senior Marshal Marek Sawicki will open the first session of the 10th term Sejm. The MPs elected in the elections will take their oaths and make their first important decisions, including the election of the Sejm Marshal. The first session of the 10th term Senate will commence at 4:00 PM, with oaths being taken and the election of the marshal and deputy marshals.

Prime Minister Designation. On Monday, President Andrzej Duda will officially nominate the Prime Minister – as announced, this will be Mateusz Morawiecki. The Constitution states that the president appoints the prime minister along with the other members of the Council of Ministers within 14 days of the first session of the Sejm or the acceptance of the resignation of the previous Council of Ministers, and receives the oath from the members of the newly appointed Council of Ministers.

Constitutional Tribunal on June Pensions. A hearing of the Constitutional Tribunal concerning the so-called June pensions is scheduled for Wednesday – it was originally planned for last week. According to forecasts, a verdict unfavorable to the government could cost the state budget PLN 2.8 billion.

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