Poland could enter euro zone as soon as 2010

Although Poland is expected to attract roughly $10 billion in foreign investments this year, many multinational companies are increasingly pressuring the government to join the euro zone as quickly as possible.

As a legal obligation under its EU accession treaty, Poland is required to join the euro zone, yet must meet certain criteria in order to do so.

Recently, high-ranking government officials have said the country will hold a referendum in three years, which may result in Poland joining the euro zone in 2010.