Saryusz-Wolski to stay on as EU negotiator after PM rejects resignation

Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek has declined to accept the resignation of European Integration Minister Jacek Saryusz-Wolski. Instead, Buzek issued him with a reprimand. Saryusz-Wolski had earlier considered resigning after stating at a news conference that 2004 was the most likely date for Poland's accession to the European Union, contrary to the government's stated position. The following day, Buzek restated the government's target date of 2003, and described Saryusz-Wolski's statement as irresponsible. (Rzeczpospolita, A3) A.Z.