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Author(s): Maciej Witucki
Subject(s): National Economy, Economic policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Economic development
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: France; European Union; bilateral relations; international relations; French elections; president François Hollande; French politics; direct investments;
Summary/Abstract: In 2008 French President Nicolas Sarkozy signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the late Lech Kaczyński. Both countries committed to enhanced cooperation in the political, economic, social and cultural field in bilateral and EU relations and also to collaboration at the NATO level. In 2012, the new President of the Republic François Hollande completed his first official visit to Poland. World politics have changed significantly over the last four years, and the French political scene has reflected the turmoil of our times. France remains a leading foreign investor in Poland. French business ranks highly in the Polish economy—the capital of Seine-based companies accounts for around 13–16% of total foreign capital. French direct investment in Poland (according to various estimates) currently reaches €15 billion.

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