Economic security is emerging as a central pillar of EU policymaking, reflecting a significant transformation driven by rising geopolitical risks. In recent years, events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting supply chain disruptions (including to Russian gas and Ukrainian grain supplies), alongside growing concerns over Chinese subsidies and European competitiveness, have prompted Brussels to reassess its longstanding neoliberal framework.
Polish EU presidency offers a unique platform to shape a unified European response to economic security challenges presented by non-EU actors like China. However, without having first established a domestic policy for foreign direct investment (FDI) oversight and risk management, Poland risks underutilizing its leadership role on the European stage.
In this policy paper, Joanna Nawrotkiewicz sheds light on Chinese FDI in Poland, how Poland manages such investment, and the potential impact of Chinese investments on Polish industry.
