Law in Poland
Political theater
A look back on major changes to Poland’s legal landscape in 2012 and what to expect in 2013
Former Prime Minister Józef Oleksy discusses Poland's political scene in an exclusive interview 8-9
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VOLUME 18, NUMBER 51-52 • DEC 24, 2012 – JAN 13, 2013 . z∏.12.50 (VAT 8% included) . ISSN 1233 7889 INDEX-RUCH-332-127
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Sink or swim?
REAL ESTATE
The waves of economic crisis will rock Poland’s previously stable boat in 2013. WBJ asks the economists what’s in store
• 2013 forecast • Largest deals • New Warsaw tower
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Plus • Tobacco battle • Turbulence at LOT • Winter-weather tech • Poland an apple giant • Bigger grants for investors • Good to be born in Poland?
In this issue
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News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Finance & Economics . . . . . . . . . .10 Year in Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Opinion & Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Law in Poland . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-18 The List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Lokale Immobilia . . . . . . . . . . .20-27 Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Last Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Change in the air
Year in review
Poland’s decision-makers seem to have made up their minds about the country joining the euro zone. What exactly are they saying? 4
WBJ looks at what shaped the news in Poland in 2012. The hits, the misses and the scandals. 12