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The European Union and Mercosur’s Partnership Agreement

On December 6, 2024, the European Commission (EC) and leaders from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay announced the successful conclusion of negotiations on the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement. This agreement, which covers trade, political dialogue, and sectoral cooperation, could create one of the world’s largest free trade areas. The deal will now undergo legal verification, and its ratification will require approval from both Mercosur and EU parliaments. For more details on the agreement’s development and future prospects, read the full text published by the European Commission on their official website.

While the deal represents a significant step forward, challenges persist. In his publication, Bartłomiej Znojek, Latin America Analyst, explores both the obstacles and the opportunities the partnership presents. We encourage you to explore the full publication, available in both Polish and English.

PPCC/APEMIP Real Estate Workshops ‘Live in Portugal’ – 16th & 18th September, Prague & Warsaw

This edition of PPCC/APEMIP Real Estate Workshops was special since the B2B meetings took place in two cities, not one. We began on September 16 in Prague, where the exhibitors had the opportunity to meet Czech real estate offices, brokers, developers, and individuals. On the 18th of September, the exhibitors had the opportunity to interact with a Polish audience. We hope that our workshops helped many real estate agencies from Portugal make good business connections with their Czech and Polish counterparts. Our guests learned about the real estate market in Portugal and got ideas for starting new businesses or investing privately.  

We thank all the participants: Exhibitors, Guests, Speakers, and Partners. Your energy, enthusiasm, and engagement were the basis for the workshops. We appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you next year.

New PPCC Regional Representative

We have a pleasure to introduce our new Regional Representative of Silesia Region: Sylwia Macura-Targosz, senior associate at Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak law firm. Sylwia is the Head of our Member’s SK&S office in Katowice. As a specialist in IT law, she is a member of the New Technologies Law Association. Furthermore, Sylwia excels in the field of personal data protection and privacy. She acts as Data Protection Officer for clients and supports entrepreneurs in proceedings conducted by the President of the Personal Data Protection Office.

We welcome Sylwia on board and we are looking forward for our cooperation!

New PPCC Regional Representatives

We would like to announce the last changes in the PPCC Regional Representation structure.

On 23th of April 2024 the Board of the PPCC accepted the recommendations of General Director, Wojciech Baczyński, for the appointment of two new PPCC Regional Representatives.

After many years of representing the Chamber in Wrocław, we would like to express big thank you to Anna Partyka-Opiela for her contribution and cooperation during past years. We trully appreciate her input.

Saying that, we would like to annouce our new Regional Representative for Lower Silesia – Anna Szermach from LS CORPORATE Legal Szermach, our Member company.

Anna Szermach is a holder of PhD in legal sciences and a licensed Advocate, specialized in commercial and civil law. With extensive experience in conducting educational activities, she delivered lectures at the Faculty of Law at the University of Wroclaw and WSB University. Beyond academic pursuits, Anna Szermach gladly contributes pro bono to various educational initiatives, advocating for the rule of law in Poland.

We are also thrilled to introduce the second Regional Representative Sławomir Deleżuch, who will join Eduardo Serra Jorge, in region of Algarve. Sławomir Deleżuch is CEO and co-owner of SMSBIZ, our Member company.

Sławomir Deleżuch is a versatile executive with over two decades of leadership experience in finance, media, and management across Europe. Holds a Master’s Degree in Finance and Accounting from Warsaw University and an Engineering degree focused on Enterprise Management. Recognised for strategic vision, financial expertise, and an entrepreneurial approach to business challenges.

We are pleased to have you on board and looking forward for upcoming cooperation!

Touristic workshop in Prague, Poznań, and Warsaw

Last week the Touristic Workshop on Lusophone countries took place in 3 cities: Prague (czech Republic), Poznań, and Warsaw.
The touristic workshop has gathered representatives of the Czech and Polish tourism sector such as travel agencies, tour operators and hotels, in order to help them in establishing and renewing contacts with Portuguese partners.
At the end of the evening, there was an opportunity to take part in a lottery and win valuable prizes offered by Portuguese companies participating in the Workshop.
Take advantage of the special discount for the Workshop participants and book a flight to Portugal till 5th of December with a discount on TAP Portugal (Code: PPCCWORKSHOP15).

Get “The ESG Leader” title!

On behalf of our member company PwC PolskaWarsaw Stock Exchange and NN Investment Partners TFI, we invite you to the second edition of the competition.

  • Is sustainable development included in your company’s strategy?
  • You and your team are working on an innovative product that supports environmental protection or sustainable social
  • Do you teach others how to positively influence society and nature?

ESG Leader is a title awarded to companies and institutions that have and implement an outstanding ESG strategy, offer innovative products and services supporting environmental protection or sustainable social development, and conduct effective information and promotion campaigns in the field of sustainable development.

As in the first edition, companies and institutions can apply for the title of “ESG Leader” in three categories:

  • ESG Strategy
  • Innovation in the field of ESG
  • Educational program in the field of ESG

More information about the competition “ESG Leaders” can be found at www.liderzyesg.pl. We are waiting for applications for the competition until September 30.

Participation in the competition is free of charge.

António Costa visits Poland amid the situation in Ukraine

António Costa visits Poland amid the situation in Ukraine. The visit was initiated with a meeting between the Portuguese prime minister with national investors in Poland – Jerónimo Martins, Millenium Bank, and Mota Engil – last Thursday, May 19th, where the perspectives on the polish market and economy and its eventual blockages were the main topic of discussion.

António Costa then reunited with homolog Mateusz Morawiecki on Friday, May 20th, for a conference to discuss the collective European security and the two country’s economic relations. António Costa has announced that “Poland can count with all our support in the effort for their humanitarian help with the Ukrainian refugees” by launching an economic package of up to 50€ million euros to support the Polish humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian refugees. The Portuguese Prime Minister reinforced this commitment while visiting the National State of Warsaw, currently one of the largest refugee centers in Poland: “To these people, we reaffirm our strongest commitment to ensuring their safety and well-being. However, we are all aware that the most difficult situation is the one faced by those who remain in Ukraine, where the humanitarian situation is in many cases very critical.”

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PPCC and CCIP about Portuguese companies present in Poland

Since February 24th, the situation in Ukraine has shifted the global economy. Portugal and Poland, whose commercial relations are promoted by the Polish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (PPCC) and the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), manage the interest of 200 member companies and share the experience that has been of the two countries’ economic relations.

In an interview with Executive Digest, Pedro Magalhães – Head of International Trade of CCIP – and Wojciech Baczyński – General Director of PPCC – have stated that, in general, all the Portuguese companies associated with the Polish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce have kept their regular work while expressing the will to act and aid the Ukrainian population that arrives in Poland, from both corporate and individual agents. Amid the economic and commercial significative impact that some companies have felt, both Chambers have been doing customized support work for companies, clarifying the doubts, displaying information, and, most importantly, stimulating a direct contact and relation between Portuguese exporter companies and the central Polish importers, distributors, and clients.

“The opportunities keep coming, the market is still functioning and there is still the search for products and services made in Portugal”, both stated. The Directors recognize the advantage of being on top of the occurrences and thus being more prepared with the necessary means so that member companies can avoid less risk and, simultaneously, begin and swiftly grow their businesses in the Polish market.

DFJ Vinhos, RFF & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados, and Syone, member companies of the Polish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce share their personal experience in the Polish market during this particular time.

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The Portuguese Week “Flavours of Portugal” 2022

Today, the Portuguese Week “Flavours of Portugal” is getting started, the biggest event promoting Portuguese products and culture in Eastern Europe. The event will be held at InterContinental Warsaw Hotel and will last the whole week!

In 2019, during the last edition before the pandemic, the event welcomed over 1000 visitors, among them our Sponsors’ business partners and representatives of key Polish business organisations and companies.

Every night regional dinners prepared by top Portuguese Chefs will be served to our Sponsors and their guests. Before the dinners, all guests are invited to enjoy a tasting of some exquisite Portuguese products and wines, and after that, prize lotteries and fado concerts.

To celebrate its 12th anniversary we want to make the 2022 Flavours of Portugal the biggest and the most interesting and exciting event ever, and we are sure it will be a wonderful time for all of the participants.  

Kochański & Partners – Markiyan Malskyy – New Partner and Head of Ukrainian Desk

Our Member company Kochański & Partners expresses their solidarity with a struggling Ukraine, fighting to defend freedom, independence, democracy and shared European values. In the face of attacks on our Neighbours and Brothers, they are joining in to help Ukraine and Ukrainians fleeing to Poland. They share their expertise and experience, provide financial support and offer volunteers to assist.

As sympathetic Poles to our Ukrainian sisters and brothers, but also as competent advisors, and lawyers serving global business in Poland and around the world, they have decided to join these efforts and assist Ukrainian businesses in their efforts to rebuild the infrastructure and the destroyed market in Ukraine, but also to assist with their business relocation decisions and efforts to finance necessary projects.

As a sign of their new strategy and solidarity with Ukraine, they have decided to establish a Ukrainian Practice (Ukrainian Desk).

They have been recruiting lawyers and advisors from Ukraine for over a month, and recently decided to invite their first Ukrainian Partner, Advocate Markiyan Malskyy, PhD, DSc in Law, to join the Firm.

Markiyan is a renowned expert in international commercial and investment arbitration. Prior to joining Kochański & Partners, he led the international dispute resolution practise at Arzinger, one of Ukraine’s largest law firms, for over 15 years, heading its Western Ukrainian branch office in Lviv.

If you want to know more about the Ukrainian Desk, please visit the website (click here).