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InterviewsJune 1 2018

Poland’s deputy finance minister stays close to the EU

Poland's deputy finance minister, Piotr Nowak, a former fund manager and trader, tells Stefanie Linhardt about the country's public fundraising plans and the importance of a good relationship with the buy side, as well as Poland’s future within the EU and the health of its banking sector.
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Q: The Polish economy has been showing some positive growth over the past few years and, according to the International Monetary Fund, is forecast to grow by 3.3% in 2018. Will there be any investments in your budget, such as the 500+ programme, to further boost the economy?

A: There will be no big spending like the 500+ programme, which gives every family 500 zlotys [$139] for every second and further child per month. There are plans to support small entrepreneurs, children starting education, and so on, but overall costs for the budget will not be high.

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