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• Solid growth is only part of a positive picture of the economy

• The legacy of the Smolensk air crash still casts a pall in the run-up to elections - -

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Optimism is keynote for nation

The overall mood is upbeat but there are still obstacles to be overcome, writes Jan Cienski

Economic overview: Government cuts deficit as outlook stays bright

Levels of public debt should start to decline, writes Jan Cienski

Cost cuts: Traffic plans run out of road

The construction near Skarzysko-Kamienna is just one of more than 40 road and rail projects being delayed, writes Jan Cienski

Politics: Legacy of air crash still casts pall in run-up to elections

Tusk’s coalition is expected to retain power this autumn, says Jan Cienski

Profile: Charm, luck and tactical sense likely to propel Donald Tusk to another term

The 54-year-old premier’s dominance comes as a surprise to veteran observers of Polish politics, writes Jan Cienski

Interview with Donald Tusk, the Polish premier

Jan Cienski and Joshua Chaffin talk to the Polish premier on the eve of the country’s European Union presidency

Energy: State set to push ahead with nuclear future despite concerns

Time is short and opposition looms, says Adam Easton

Infrastructure: Football contest seen as way to boost building programmes

The nation has great hopes for Euro 2012 but there are worries that the host countries may not be ready, reports Robert Anderson

Cinema City: Curtain lifts on expansion hopes

The cinema operator is much nimbler than many of its larger rivals, writes Jan Cienski

Case study: Bespoke buses drive up Solaris’s profits

The company’s vision has put it on the route to success, writes Robert Anderson

City focus: Warsaw’s cultural renaissance

Defence industry: Consolidation is best strategy for Bumar