Six ideas for Poland

Poland has already reached high-income status, and building domestic champion companies in defense manufacturing and electric vehicles could push it into the upper rank of rich nations. Poland is well positioned to mass-produce drones and missiles, given that it is the world's second-largest battery maker and lies near Ukraine's rocket-manufacturing heritage. Bank lending, including state stakes in major banks and the BGK National Development Bank, could finance such industries, though government involvement risks corruption and shifts risk to taxpayers. The Izera electric car venture with China's Geely and an Italian company is not doing well, with massive delays casting doubt on the project.