What does Poland contribute to the EU?
The most up-to-date statistics (as of July 2016) show that in 2014 Poland received €17.436 billion from the EU whilst only contributing €3.526 billion. Poland also received nearly €2 billion more in EU funding than any other member state in 2013 (France being second highest).
What benefits do you get in Poland?
Mandatory Employee Benefits in Poland
- Pension (PPK) Since 2019, pension is mandatory for all employers in Poland.
- Social Insurance.
- Occupational Medicine (OM)
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Group Life Insurance.
- Business Travel Insurance.
Why is Poland so special?
Poland has beaches, mountains, ferests, deserts and lakes Poland has a very diverse nature. Almost 800 km of the seashore and a few mountain chains (Tatra, Carpathian, Sudet Bieszczady and Świętokrzyskie). Poland also has the only Central-European desert, Pustynia Błędowska.
Is Poland a violent country?
In 2011, Poland had a murder rate of 1.2 per 100,000 population. There were a total of 449 murders in Poland in 2011. In 2014 Poland had a murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000. In 2018, the homicide rate in Poland was 0.7 per 100,000 down from a high of 2.4 per 100,000 in 1993 and 1994.
Is it dangerous in Poland?
OVERALL RISK : LOW Generally, Poland is a very safe country to travel to. Still, never let your guard down, and be wary of pickpockets and scammers since their activities increased in the past couple of years.
Why is Poland not using euro?
However, under the terms of their Treaty of Accession with the European Union, all new Member States “shall participate in the Economic and Monetary Union from the date of accession as a Member State with a derogation”, which means that Poland is obliged to eventually replace its currency, the złoty, with the euro.
Can you drink in public in Poland?
Polish police take a strict approach to public drunkenness. You are not allowed to consume alcohol in public places or you may be fined. The drink-drive limit in Poland is 20 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood – which is lower than the UK.
Are drugs legal in Poland?
Possession of most drugs for recreational use, including cannabis, is illegal in Poland. It was classified as a narcotic in 1951 but it was not until 1997 that possession and use of the drug became a crime.
Is there a red light district in Poland?
While Kraków doesn’t have a ‘red light’ district, there are strip clubs aplenty. Unfortunately the dodgy, dangerous and sometimes criminal behaviour of strip clubs is a problem now affecting most major Polish cities, and the local governments and law enforcement seem either unable or unwilling to stop it.
Whats considered rude in Poland?
It’s considered bad manners to keep your hands in your pockets while talking to someone. Avoid resting your ankle on your other knee whilst sitting. Jaywalking, drinking in public places and smoking in non-designated areas are all generally frowned upon. Lateness is a sign of bad manners and carelessness in Poland.