The Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers hereby presents its opinion to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions titled ‘A New Industrial Strategy for Europe’.

The Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers commences a series of publications called “The post-Covid-19 crisis Economic Recovery Plan”. In the coming weeks, the Union will present a programme of thorough reforms of economic law, tax system, pension system, judiciary, labour market, ensuring universal Internet access and a plan to tackle demographic problems.

Technological progress, increased demand for digital services, and ultimately lasting changes in socio-economic life caused by the coronavirus pandemic – these are the main circumstances affecting the reality that 5G is not only a chance for Poland to accelerate its pace of economic development, but even as much as a necessity. To take full advantage of the available opportunities, we must launch this technology efficiently, quickly, and safely – these are the basic conclusions from the report by the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers on the opportunities and prospects associated with the implementation of 5G in Poland.

Yesterday, the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers presented a plan of going back to work for the entire economy and in particular for those industries, whose activity was limited due to government restrictions.

From the very beginning of the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers has emphasised the need to rapidly launch a programme to secure the liquidity of Polish companies. A significant number of entities has the ability to operate for a certain time without profits, however, deepened liquidity problems may lead to a real wave of bankruptcies. This would translate into an economic calamity, the loss of hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of jobs, and the years of unprecedented economic growth and development in Poland going to waste. We are glad that an effort was undertaken to introduce a quick and simple tool to support the financial liquidity of companies.

The government must immediately expand the Anti-Crisis Shield with a consistent return to work programme. Without this, Poland will not only waste the money allocated for financial support, but also the achievements of a whole generation of Poles.