Kaczyński voices doubts about 2011 euro adoption

Former Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński, leader of opposition party Law and Justice (PiS), expressed his fear that the Polish economy might suffer if the country adopts the euro any time before 2020, or even 2025, in an interview with Polish Radio on Friday.

The governing party, Civic Platform (PO), plans to introduce the currency in 2011, one year before Poland is set to host the Euro 2012 soccer championships.

"The new currency will mean higher prices, a slowdown of economic growth and a decrease of salaries," Kaczyński warned.

The PiS leader suggested a nationwide referendum for deciding on the date of adopting the euro. He added that in his opinion the move was only "part of PM Tusk's presidential campaign," and that the PO government does little more than PR, preparing for the next presidential elections in 2010.

Source: Polish Radio