Only 23% of Poles want to give up zlotys and get euros as soon as possible

Only 23% of Poles are in favor of Poland adopting the common European currency Euro, as soon as it is eligible, i.e. after two years from its EU accession, which the government hopes will take place on Jan.1, 2003. The main conditions for entering the euro-zone are meeting the five economic criteria set out in the Maastricht treaty and social acceptance for the Euro. According to a Rzeczpospolita poll, most Poles believe the process should be deferred or the new currency should not be introduced at all. (Rzeczpospolita, p.B1) M.S.-C.