Poland's cabinet adopts 2026-2028 regulatory programme aimed at less red tape for firms

In brief

• The Council of Ministers adopted the Regulatory Programme for 2026-2028 on 10 November.
• The programme includes 21 actions aimed at reducing administrative burdens and assessing the effects of existing law.
• It envisages at least 30 deregulation proposals a year and a "one in, one out" rule for new obligations.

Government sets out deregulation course for 2026-2028

The Council of Ministers adopted a resolution on the Regulatory Programme for 2026-2028, a document that maps the government's plans to improve economic law, reduce administrative obligations and create friendlier conditions for running a business (Mniej barier i prostsze prawo - Program regulacyjny na lata 2026-2028 przyjęty – Ministerstwo Rozwoju i Technologii) (Rząd przyjął Program regulacyjny 2026-2028. Celem mniej biurokracji i ułatwienia dla firm – Bankier.pl). The move comes later than planned. The cabinet was expected to act in the first quarter of this year, and it approved the programme on 10 November (Rząd startuje z deregulacją 3.0. Co i jak zamierza reformować? Biznes: późno i mało – Puls Biznesu).

What the programme contains

The programme lists 21 actions grouped into two areas: cutting administrative burdens and developing a system for assessing the effects of existing law. The first area covers simpler, less onerous rules meant to strengthen competitiveness, along with plans to reduce obligations placed on entrepreneurs. Officials also say the programme envisages at least 30 deregulation proposals a year, a "one in, one out" principle for new obligations, and a stronger push to digitise public services (Rząd przyjął program deregulacji. Co najmniej 30 uproszczeń dla firm rocznie – Prawo.pl).

Government's position

Finance and economy minister Andrzej Domański said the programme would keep deregulation going and support investment, innovation and competitiveness. He said running a company should become simpler and contact with the administration less time-consuming.

Criticism from business

Puls Biznesu reports that business groups have judged the government's response as late and limited in scope.