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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 36 MIN

The Polish labour market doesn't add up

from The Warsaw Wire Podcast · host Alicja Ptak

Is Poland heading for a jobs crisis?The headlines certainly make it seem that way. But despite rising unemployment figures, Poland still has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe, while employment remains close to record highs.In this episode of The Warsaw Wire, labour economist Piotr Lewandowski helps us unpack this paradox. We discuss unemployment, AI, automation, labour shortages, migration, demographics and why Poland's future challenge may not be a lack of jobs - but a lack of workers.🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcastsIf you want to know more, read the full story on Notes from Poland:3D graphics credit: Joanna Szmygiel

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