Poland has decided to postpone joining the euro zone, according to Finance Minister Andrzej Domański who said the country's economy is growing faster than most euro‑adopting states. Domański told the Financial Times that Poland has growing evidence to keep the zloty. The European Union requires member states to meet criteria before adopting euro. Meanwhile, Bulgaria's recent switch to euro after joining Schengen has triggered sharp price increases, with basic goods and public services rising above the official conversion rate. In Sofia, parking and other charges jumped from 2 leva to 2 euros. Bulgaria's experience highlights potential inflationary risks for new euro adopters.
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