Warsaw Wire Talks: economist Marcin Piątkowski on how Poland became one of EU’s fastest-growing economies

In this debut episode of The Warsaw Wire, journalist Alicja Ptak speaks with economist Marcin Piątkowski, author of Europe’s Growth Champion, about Poland’s extraordinary transformation over the past three decades.Together, they unpack the country’s long struggle with inequality and underdevelopment, the paradoxes of communism, the impact of EU membership, and the risks that could now threaten its success. Piątkowski also reflects on current political tensions, the rule of law, and whether Poland’s “economic miracle” can last.🎧 Listen for a compelling, historically grounded deep dive into how Poland escaped the extractive trap and what other countries can learn from its journey.📌 Topics discussed:Why Poland’s past held it back and how it finally broke free?What made Poland’s transition to capitalism unique?The role of institutions, education, and EU accession?Why some of today’s political trends risk repeating history?🔊 Available also on YouTube.