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Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain

Private Trade News trader edition (2026-10-15): Will military spending help or hinder Poland’s growth story? Poland’s push for EU energy resilience amid Russian aggression Above the rain-soaked streets of… Primary source: original at The Guardian (theguardian.com).

· The Guardian

Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain

Above the rain-soaked streets of Warsaw, the observation deck of the Varso tower overlooks Joseph Stalin’s gift to Poland that has divided opinion for decades.

For some, the Soviet-era Palace of Culture and Science is a drunk confectioner’s nightmare; standing as a relic of oppression that should have been demolished. For others, it is an icon on the skyline and a monumental warning from history.

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