New Year Brings Costly Changes to Pension Systems and Finances for Seniors and Entrepreneurs
Key pension and financial changes took effect at the end of 2025 for retirees, families, and entrepreneurs, including increased funeral benefits and faster.

Key pension and financial changes took effect at the end of 2025 for retirees, families, and entrepreneurs, including increased funeral benefits and faster.

The real estate market enters 2026 in transition: rates fall, capital returns, yet the sector bifurcates—Class A grows while Class B/C declines

At the turn of 2025 and 2026, Polish transport and logistics undergo intense changes, from Kraków’s Clean Transport Zone to port protests.

In late December 2025, container ship CMA CGM Jacques Saade passed through the Suez Canal, signaling the return of giants to this route

Platinum hit a record $2,413.62 per ounce after the European Commission relaxed the planned combustion engine vehicle ban on December 16.

The European Parliament approved the Omnibus simplification package on December 16, 2025, raising CSRD and CSDDD reporting thresholds and easing compliance.

From December 1, 2025, pensioners in Poland gain higher earnings limits, and entrepreneurs face increased contributions from January 2026.

From December 16–23, 2025, the real estate market in Europe and Poland shows stability amid rising concerns over supply and financing costs

In December 2025, transportation saw Port Polska’s progress, European transport strikes disrupting passengers, and advances in sustainable aviation fuels.

The European Parliament postponed by one year the EU law aimed at reducing tropical deforestation caused by cocoa and other imports.