Gov't talks with Eureko about PZU before Saturday deadline

"Eureko is still open to negotiations and an amicable solution to the conflict," said Lorrie Morgan, spokeswoman for Eureko. At the end of August, the investor received a favorable resolution from the arbitration court in a dispute over the improper treatment of investors by the Polish government, which is related to not meeting the stipulations of the privatization agreement. The Polish side has until Saturday to appeal, while the Dutch party is getting ready for the following phase, which could see it receiving compensation. Cautious estimates assess the value of compensation at zł.4 billion, but other valuations mention a figure as high as over zł.30 billion. "Negotiations can always be held. But they should go in the direction of annulling privatization agreement. The Dutch party should understand it is not favorable to us," said Jan Łączny from Selfdefense. (Puls Biznesu, p. 6) M.M.