Poland Faces Imminent Population Decline, Labor Market Strain Ahead

Poland's birth rate is falling, and ZUS board member Paweł Jaroszek warns that demographic decline will be the biggest challenge for the pension system and labor market in coming years. The FUS remains solvent for now, but the trend signals structural pressure on public finances and workforce supply. This is a continuation of a known demographic trend, with the near-term outlook worsening.