Germany’s economy minister hails Poland as “example of great success”

Germany's economy minister, Katherina Reiche, commended Poland's economic success at the Polish-German Economic Forum, highlighting strong trade ties and investments. Bilateral trade surpassed €180 billion last year, with Poland's GDP growing significantly since joining the EU. Polish companies are increasingly investing in Germany, while German firms continue to invest in Poland. Polish finance minister Andrzej Domański emphasized the need for Europe to adapt to geopolitical changes and avoid past mistakes regarding Russia, advocating for energy independence and competitiveness in the EU.