POLAND – Unlocking the Future: How can new technologies drive productivity and economic growth for everyone?

Concerns about Europe’s standing in the global tech landscape are gaining traction among Polish citizens. Insights from our 2024 Voices – Citizens Speak Up! study points to an urgent call to remain competitive in swiftly evolving business environment that requires adapting to technological advancements and embracing innovation and digital skills across diverse sectors.

Our latest panel discussion, “Unlocking the Future: How can new technologies drive productivity and economic growth for everyone?”, brought together Michał Wawrykiewicz, MEP (European People’s Party), Marta Poslad, Head of Public Policy & Government Relations for Central and Eastern Europe at Google, and Marek Tatała, Head of the Economic Freedom Foundation, to react to this call.

Here’s how they reacted:

• Michał Wawrykiewicz stressed the need to create a fair and supportive environment for SMEs by reducing bureaucracy, ensuring a level playing field, and avoiding overregulation that stifles innovation.
• Marek Tatała highlighted Poland’s productivity gap and called for more digital public services and e-justice systems to boost SMEs productivity.
• Marta Poslad emphasised the potential of AI in accelerating innovation, opening new markets for SMEs and addressing workforce shortages. A renewed social contract is essential to ensure that AI is a force for good, balancing innovation with trust.

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