Poland and Germany discuss the future of Europe’s economy at 4th Polish-German Economic Forum
We are facing new challenges, which is why it is so important that we work together to identify new engines of growth for the European economy while also abandoning what I call economic naivety. We must firmly commit to the economy, economic growth, fighting unnecessary bureaucracy, building competitive energy markets and taking a responsible approach to technology - Minister Domański said.
The head of Germany's economy ministry emphasized the added value that comes from the synergies between the two countries, which have been natural economic partners for decades. She also stressed that cooperation, rather than internal competition within Europe, is what enables the continent to compete effectively with major global players outside Europe.
What our countries have built together demonstrates how European industry works in practice: through cross-border cooperation. Our goal is a Europe that brings together the strengths of its partners and provides businesses with better conditions for investing, developing new technologies and achieving success together in global markets - Minister Katherina Reiche said.
The Forum featured a series of panels and discussion sessions addressing key issues. Topics included innovative technologies, security and defense, energy stability and supply chain resilience.
The starting point for further development of Polish-German cooperation should be the processes currently underway in both our economies: the energy transition, digitalization and the development of security systems. PAIH's mission is to support companies at every stage of establishing international relationships, ensuring that all international projects can move forward without obstacles - said Dagmara Zawadzka, vice president of PAIH's Management Board.
Polish-German economic cooperation is entering a new phase in which joint projects, the exchange of know-how and the combination of complementary expertise are playing an increasingly important role. These partnerships not only strengthen the competitiveness of companies in Poland and Germany but also contribute to the competitiveness of the entire European economy. At AHK Poland, we support companies from both countries in finding partners and developing cooperation wherever genuine business potential exists - said Dr. Lars Gutheil, managing director of the German-Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The prospects for economic cooperation between Poland and Germany attracted considerable interest, as reflected in the attendance of more than 350 participants. The Forum brought together representatives of Polish and German companies, government administrations from both countries and business support institutions.
The Forum was organized by the Ministry of Development and Technology, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, the Eastern Committee of German Business and the German-Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Poland).
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The Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) is an advisory institution that is part of the Polish Development Fund (PFR) Group. It is the first point of contact for exporters and investors. PAIH operates both in Poland and through a network of offices around the world. It strengthens the visibility of Polish brands on international markets, promotes Polish products and services, as well as technology solutions made in Poland. The Agency helps businesses identify the most suitable path for international expansion. It also supports foreign direct investment in Poland and the implementation of Polish investment projects in the country. PAIH works with the public sector and regional partners, providing services including training, audits and promotion of investment properties, cooperation in organising business missions, and communications support for joint projects.
