The regulation of digital services and markets, and the update of the new industrial strategy for the European Union, including in particular the measures to diversify the supply of raw materials, were the main themes of the meetings of the EU COMPET Competitiveness Council in Brussels held on Thursday. “The diversification of raw materials supplies is crucial for the success of the European Green Deal and the digital transformation” – Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Labour and Technology Marek Niedużak, the representative of the Polish government at the meeting said.

The Polish Deal, National Recovery and Resilience Plan, renewable energy and green construction are some of the issues raised by Ministry representatives during meetings and debates during EEC Online 2021.

Deputy Minister Robert Tomanek participated in the Polish-Ukrainian Business Days The impact of the pandemic on Polish-Ukrainian economic relations and the prospects for development of cooperation between our countries were the key issues discussed during the 13th International Forum “Polish-Ukrainian Business Days,” which was attended by the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Labour and Technology, Professor Robert Tomanek, PhD.

A review of EU trade policy, reform of the WTO and the trade relations between the European Union, including Poland and the United States were the key issues discussed at today's meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) in Brussels. The Polish government was represented by the Deputy Minister for Economic Development, Labour and Technology, Grzegorz Piechowiak.

Housing vouchers and the government guarantee scheme for mortgage repayments are the new forms of assistance for purchasing or renting a flat – both for married couples and singles. The Ministry of Economic Development, Labour and Technology is currently developing mechanisms to meet the housing needs of Poles. The instruments constitute a part of the Polish Deal, announced today by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Gowin.

New Industrial Policy of Poland and export policy, Legal Shield and an Act on family foundation, spatial planning and labour market institution reform, remote work and digitalisation of investment and construction procedures - these are the most important initiatives related to the development of Polish economy within the framework of Polish Deal.

The development, transformation and recovery of tourism in Europe after the global pandemic and the exchange of experiences were the topics discussed at a high-level meeting of EU tourism ministers, which was attended by the Secretary of State Andrzej Gut-Mostowy.

Only 140 days are left until the world's largest promotional and economic event – the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. The event was postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic; however, the attendees will be able to meet in person. Poland currently starts the key phase of preparation, handled by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.

Boosting cooperation in the field of tourism, safety procedures for travellers, tourist exchange in the coming season and opportunities of intensification were the main topics of the meeting of ministers responsible for tourism in both countries.