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What are the main current global and macro-economic challenges for businesses in Poland? Zuzanna Paciorkiewicz, head of CEE asset services, Cushman & Wakefield: In recent times, we’ve seen significant inflation in Poland, which has naturally impacted real estate operating costs. Fluctuating energy prices have been a key driver of these increases. What we’ve seen in the past is that tenants are very sensitive to such changes. However, because these challenges affected everyone across the board, they often led to mutual understanding between landlords and tenants. Now, the situation is beginning to improve. Inflation is slowing, and we’re seeing greater price stability, including in the energy sector, which is a positive development. Looking ahead, with the growing importance of data centres and artificial intelligence, the demand for electricity will only increase. That means that a stable and predictable energy supply will be more crucial than ever. Recently