Poland’s rapid economic growth has reduced the urgency of switching to the euro, said Finance Minister Andrzej Domański in a statement to the Financial Times. The Polish zloty has outperformed most euro‑zone currencies and public opinion favours keeping the national currency. Domański noted that Poland’s economy is expected to grow by 3.4% this year, the fastest rate in the EU, and that the country has no compelling reason to abandon its monetary sovereignty. The Polish government, under Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s administration since October 2023, now prioritises a seat in the G20 forum over euro adoption. The country was invited by former President Donald Trump to attend the G20 summit in Miami as an observer, following Poland’s GDP surpassing one trillion dollars and becoming the world’s twentieth largest economy. The article highlights Poland’s cautious stance on euro entry, its economic strength, and its strategic focus on global economic engagement.

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