The new economic policy, presented by the Prime Minister at one of the most important gatherings of business and ideas, responds to the challenges of today’s world—geopolitical instability, resource crises, and global competition. The government plans to move away from a passive role in favor of actively supporting the domestic economy and building strong foundations for growth based on Polish capital.

The End of Naïve Globalization

Poland is focusing on building an economy increasingly based on domestic capital and entrepreneurship. Instead of uncritical openness to global processes, there is now a need for an economic policy that strengthens national companies and delivers real benefits to citizens.

“The era of naïve globalization is ending […] It’s time to rebuild the national economy. It’s time to repolonize the Polish economy, market, and capital,” emphasized Donald Tusk.

This new approach also requires strategic management of State Treasury companies. Their operations must focus not only on profit but also on long-term public goals and the country’s economic security.

Capital Has a Nationality

The government intends to actively support Polish companies in investment and procurement processes. State institutions will be required to select domestic suppliers when they offer comparable conditions.

“Capital has a nationality, the economy has a nationality, and a manager of a state-run or co-managed company has a nationality. Our interests are red and white,” said the Prime Minister.

New mechanisms will be introduced for reporting the expenditures of companies with State Treasury involvement, along with oversight of their procurement structures. The aim is greater transparency and more effective support for domestic entrepreneurship.

Strategic Investments for Poland

A key element of the new economic policy will be large infrastructure and energy investments, to be implemented as much as possible by Polish firms. One example is the construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant. The company executing this project must allocate a significant portion of its budget to contracts with Polish companies.

“53 billion złoty must go directly to Polish companies […] Subcontractors and contractors must be from Poland. These must be Polish firms. This is possible,” the Prime Minister emphasized.

Another investment priority is rebuilding the country's industrial capacity. The Prime Minister cited the Rafako company as an example that the state can and should support the restoration of strategic plants—not only for local communities but also for the country’s energy security.

“There’s nothing preventing us from launching weapons production […] where boilers used to be made. Rafako. We’ve already decided to invest some money there to keep this site operational. Rafako can be that place,” said the Prime Minister.

Tusk also mentioned Huta Częstochowa, which was saved thanks to state involvement and has become an important supplier for the Polish military.

“We didn’t give up on the Huta Częstochowa situation […]. Today, the Ministry of National Defense has taken responsibility and become the operator of Huta Częstochowa—to save the plant and also so that the Polish army and defense companies have resources to produce from,” explained the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister also highlighted the importance of the ongoing work on the transshipment terminal in Sławków. Located at the end of a broad-gauge railway line from the east, this terminal has long attracted foreign interest. However, investment in this location must serve both Poland and international partners—without subordinating itself to outside interests.

“[…] We’ve decided that oversight of this site’s development and investment will be 100% in the hands of us—Poles, Polish companies, the Polish state. We will be the ones profiting from it,” said the Prime Minister.

The investment is not only meant to develop the Polish economy but also to support Ukraine’s reconstruction. The terminal's development exemplifies a policy where solidarity goes hand in hand with responsibility—and the benefits of investment also flow to Poland.

This approach is meant not only to stimulate the national economy but also to strengthen Poland’s position as a country consciously developing its economic power and more resilient to external economic shocks.

Deregulation and Equality – Modern Economic Patriotism

Work is also underway on deregulation aimed at making life easier for entrepreneurs and eliminating unnecessary administrative barriers. Poland is also active on the European Union stage—working with Denmark on solutions that could lead to real simplifications across the EU.

“As the presidency, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to convince Europe that deregulation must apply across the entire European Union,” stressed the Prime Minister.

At the same time, Tusk pledged to combat discrimination and inequality in access to the labor market and public procurement.

“In the economy, equality, competence, and suitability criteria must be absolutely decisive—especially where the state meets the market. And here, I will be relentless,” declared Donald Tusk.

The push for equal opportunities and transparency in state-business relations is to become a permanent feature of the new economic policy.

A Strong Economy – A Shared Responsibility

The Prime Minister concluded his speech with confidence that the shift in economic direction will yield positive results—for the economy, the country’s standing, and Polish citizens.

“I am convinced that the actions we’re taking allow me, just days before Easter, to say to all Poles—it’s going to be all right. […] It will definitely succeed in Poland,” assured Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

The government clearly signals that the new economic policy is meant to be not only ambitious but, above all, effective and understandable to all—from investors to ordinary citizens.

The Prime Minister’s speech at EFNI is a clear sign that Poland is moving toward a modern economic model, in which the state actively safeguards national interests, strengthens domestic capital, and supports entrepreneurship. The new direction aims not only at development but also at justice and social cohesion.