dr_rabbit
30 Sep 2016
Classifieds / Random Classifieds Ads Poland [261]
Cut your losses surely? How is some random joe turning up going to help?
Cut your losses surely? How is some random joe turning up going to help?
dr_rabbit
14 Aug 2011
Travel / Cheapest fare to poznan from Berlin? [10]
PKP's website produces a slow itinerary which is Berlin-Lichtenberg to Kostrzyn nad Odra (NEB 5173), Kostrzyn to Krzyz Wielkopolski (REGIO 80426), and Kryz to Poznan (REGIO 87148). I have no idea how much it costs, but may be cheaper than 29 EURO. Then again, it could cost you more.
PKP's website produces a slow itinerary which is Berlin-Lichtenberg to Kostrzyn nad Odra (NEB 5173), Kostrzyn to Krzyz Wielkopolski (REGIO 80426), and Kryz to Poznan (REGIO 87148). I have no idea how much it costs, but may be cheaper than 29 EURO. Then again, it could cost you more.
dr_rabbit
12 Aug 2011
Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]
At the time of the treaty, joining the monetary union was probably perceived as more of a privilege than an obligation. As such, the convergence criteria are quite stringent. If Poland enacted policy constantly which meant it systematically avoided meeting the convergence criteria, then surely the could indefinitely delay joining, by saying every couple of years, as they have been, "we need more time". Such economic policies aren't necessarily that bad, as the convergence criteria are pretty conservative.
I think Germany has more pressing fights than to demand Poland joins the Euro. And if they really want to press the point, by the time that happens Poland will be in a reasonably strong position to renegotiate: the existing opt-outs make it feasible for them to renegotiate, as well as the fact it may be mutually beneficial for Germany and Poland for the zloty to remain.
You could start by reading the Treaty of Accession from 2003.
At the time of the treaty, joining the monetary union was probably perceived as more of a privilege than an obligation. As such, the convergence criteria are quite stringent. If Poland enacted policy constantly which meant it systematically avoided meeting the convergence criteria, then surely the could indefinitely delay joining, by saying every couple of years, as they have been, "we need more time". Such economic policies aren't necessarily that bad, as the convergence criteria are pretty conservative.
I think Germany has more pressing fights than to demand Poland joins the Euro. And if they really want to press the point, by the time that happens Poland will be in a reasonably strong position to renegotiate: the existing opt-outs make it feasible for them to renegotiate, as well as the fact it may be mutually beneficial for Germany and Poland for the zloty to remain.