Poland can only be free and safe inside euro zone - Walesa


  • World
  • Wednesday, 04 Jun 2014

WARSAW (Reuters) - Lech Walesa, onetime leader of the pro-democracy Solidarity trade union that ended communism in Poland, said his country should join the euro zone to become fully free and safe from Russia, its former imperial overlord.

Though Walesa has no say in government decisions, he does have influence on public opinion in Poland and his remarks coincide with a growing view among policy-makers that Russia's intervention in Ukraine has boosted the case for euro entry.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

U.S. stocks close higher
Floods kill 4 mountain climbers in northern Iraq
Crude futures settle lower
World food prices continue to rise in April: FAO
U.S. dollar ticks down
Death toll from ongoing heavy rains in Tanzania rises to 161
Euro falls to historic low against Albanian lek
Chinese, French scholars hold cross-cultural talks in Paris
Zambian gov't highlights importance of hand hygiene in reducing infections
Dairy worker bird flu case shows need for protective gear, US CDC study shows

Others Also Read