The 19th Krynica Economic Forum kicks off this week in Poland.

Presented by Peter Gentle

Self-described as the “Davos of central and eastern Europe” it annually brings together the great and the good of the finance and business world of the region, and beyond.

This week we look at its actual importance and whether it is the big deal it makes itself out to be.

That, a bulletin of finance news and the gapping hole in government’s budget.