Tusk Promises Euro in 2011

12th September 2008

Prime Minister Donald Tusk delivered a shock pledge this week that the country would adopt the euro by the end of 2011, sending the zloty soaring against the euro and opening the door to what may be a major political and diplomatic battle.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk delivered a shock pledge this week that the country would adopt the euro by the end of 2011, sending the zloty soaring against the euro and opening the door to what may be a major political and diplomatic battle.

“Our goal is 2011 - it’s a goal of our government,” Tusk said during opening remarks at the Economic Forum in Krynica. “It’s a difficult task, but it’s possible,” he added. Polish governments have over ...