Restructuring Poland's Economy – A State-led Transformation

In the first half of 2026, Poland's economic restructuring was driven less by corporate activity and more by an assertive state‑led reform agenda, reflected across regulation, energy, labour and infrastructure. This period has been marked by institutional deregulation, energy‑sector transformation, labour‑market enforcement reform, and a surge in infrastructure investment linked to EU recovery funding.

A central element has been the government's deregulation and institutional reshaping programme, launched in 2025 and accelerated in early 2026. As noted in a Feb 2026 Prime Minister's Chancellery report, nearly 200 deregulatory proposals submitted by businesses and citizens have been translated into legal and administrative changes affecting taxation, inspections, courts, digital administration, and public services. Key measures include shorter and less frequent inspections of micro‑enterprises, expanded use of digital filings, and stronger taxpayer protections. The cumulative