Poland's economy continued to grow at a solid pace in the first quarter, although the expansion moderated slightly from the previous quarter. GDP increased 3.5% year-over-year, exceeding expectations of 3.4% but slowing from 4.0% growth recorded in the prior quarter.

On a quarterly basis, the economy expanded 0.6%, beating forecasts of 0.5% but easing from the previous quarter's 1.0% growth rate.