Mental and legal barriers still working against Poland in a united Europe

Between 2002-2006, Poland will be able to take advantage of €7.3 billion from EU funds, EU commissioner Erkki Liikanen said on Monday. The funds will be earmarked for the development of competitiveness, production, and infrastructure. Liikanen added that the EU market provides many opportunities for Polish small and medium sized companies. However the country must be well-prepared for accession. "The main challenge Poland has to meet is a careful consideration of the possibilities provided by the single market. The government must set out priorities and decide how to use the funds in the best possible way," he said. In his opinion, currently the country has to cope with two basic issues which are a stumbling block to the development of competitiveness - mental and legal barriers. (www.onet.pl) A.Z.