On September 25, Alexey Avdonin, an economist at the Belarusian Institute of Strategic Research (BISI), appeared on the talk show “Weekdays” on Alfa Radio, where he alleged that Poland was facing a deteriorating economy.
“Historical memory is always present. The Polish authorities can leverage it depending on the issue they want to address. Currently, they are attempting to resolve a financial issue. Why? Because we see Poland’s economy is beginning to decline, unemployment is rising sharply, and inflation is increasing,” Avdonin said.
However, Eurostat data presents a different picture. In August 2024, inflation in Poland stood at 4% year-over-year, down significantly from 9.5% in 2023.
Unemployment in Poland increased by just 0.1 percentage point over the past year and remains among the lowest in the European Union at 2.9%.
And Poland currently leads the EU in GDP growth, with the Polish economy expanding by 4% in the second quarter.