Queues at the Luca bakeries in Warsaw – an unexpected example of Romanian success, as recounted by a Polish professor who studied Romanian at university

Friday, Oct 31, 2025

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Polish experts view Romania as a potential partner for growth, highlighting strong bilateral ties and mutual economic interest.

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A journalistic project comparing Romania and Poland highlights Warsaw’s post-WWII rebirth and its current development model, which experts see as a potential blueprint for Romania. Despite public dissatisfaction with the Romanian system, neutral observers view both nations favorably due to shared values stemming from past imperial experiences. Polish historian and diplomat Adam Burakowski notes that both countries value normalcy and share similar mindsets. Poland is projected to become the world’s 20th largest economy, experiencing exceptional economic and social growth since communism, though rising housing costs are a challenge. Burakowski believes Romania and Poland should foster closer political cooperation and enhance logistics between them. Economic ties are strong; Polish investments in Romania exceeded €1.1 billion by the end of 2024, with both countries seeing mutual market potential across sectors like food, construction, and logistics. The presence of Romanian brands like Luca pastries in Warsaw exemplifies this growing economic trust and reciprocal openness.

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