WBJ #13, 2013

Pass the gas

A new center-left

Confusion erupts after Vladimir Putin orders Gazprom to build a gas pipeline through Poland

WBJ sat down with Marek Siwiec, co-leader of Europe Plus, a new center-left political initiative, to discuss its plans for the future 10-11

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VOLUME 19, NUMBER 13 • APRIL 8-14, 2013 . z∏.12.50 (VAT 8% included) . ISSN 1233 7889 INDEX-RUCH-332-127

LOKALE IMMOBILIA

Since 1994 . Poland’s only business weekly in English

Will Germany lead? In an exclusive interview, Germany’s former foreign minister, Joschka Fischer, explains why his country has not provided the leadership needed to heal the EU’s woes 12-13

COURTESY OF GRIFFIN

REAL ESTATE

• Griffin in Powsin • Qualia’s skyscraper • Retail in small cities 15-17

Made in Poland 2013 The latest edition of WBJ ’s annual analysis of Poland’s export markets launches this week 8

In this issue

Pension grab?

News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Finance & Economics . . . . . . . . . . .7 Exports in Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Cover Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Opinion & Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Lokale Immobilia . . . . . . . . . .15-17 The List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Last Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

The government is reviewing Poland’s pension system, and is considering nationalizing the assets of some private funds 5

EAST NEWS

Endless winter Poland’s wintry spring weather has taken its toll on businesses and infrastructure, and could mean floods in the near future

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