Poland: Government Policy & Public Finance

There are a number of trends that those operating, or looking to establish, in Poland should take careful note of.

The location of the investment shall be determined pursuant to the local zoning plan. If the local zoning plan has not been adopted for a specific area, the location of the public investment shall be determined by a decision on determining the location of a public investment, whereas other investments by a decision on development conditions.

The need to make infrastructural investments in Poland, especially those connected with EURO 2012, requires considerable public finances, including from the EU. Due to that fact, the adoption of clear contract awarding procedures which ensure effective spending of public funds constitutes a fundamental challenge for the domestic legislator