Warsaw in first step to reform

Poland’s government took one of its first steps to reform public finances on the 9 September 2008, approving a draft budget for 2009 that is optimistic on economic growth and would boost spending on education, defence and highways.

In addition Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on the 10 September 2008 Poland's plans to adopt the European currency in 2011. It is the first time Polish officials have set a time table to join the Eurozone.

Deutsche Welle, 16.9.08: Poland Faces Hurdles Before Slated 2011 Euro Switch http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,3647774,00.html

Polskie Radio, 15.9.08: Euro adoption 2001 ‘not realistic’, says opposition http://www.polskieradio.pl/thenews/business/?id=91419

France24, 10.9.08: Poland to accept euro in 2011 http://www.france24.com/en/20080910-donald-tusk-adopt-eurozone-currency-poland-euro&navi=EUROPE

Polskie Radio, 9.9.08: Poland’s budget deficit 18.2 billion in 2009 http://www.polskieradio.pl/thenews/business/?id=91036

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