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02/12/2008

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Grzeszak, Adam

3 articles of this author have been cited in the European Press Review so far.

Polityka - Poland | 09/06/2007

Football as an engine of change

The European Football Cup in 2012 will be hosted by Poland and Ukraine. But hopes that this decision would prompt construction of roads and stadiums have already evaporated, writes Adam Grzeszczak regretfully. "Now that the euphoria is receding, people are beginning to see that we're extremely ill-prepared, from a legal point of view as well as from an organisational and financial point of view... There are many theories to explain the miserable state of Poland's infrastructure, beginning with a historical theory that points to the impact of the communist era and even further back in time... There's also the psychological theory that blames our national character: Our individualism and fondness of doing things at the last moment instead of making a continuous and persevering effort... If under the pressure of the approaching European Cup we manage to break this vicious circle which Prime Minister Kaczynski calls an 'impossibilism' it will be the greatest football success in Polish history."

Polityka - Poland | 11/04/2007

Poland's economy profits from EU membership

Poland's economy is booming: its GDP increased by 5.8 percent in 2006, and experts predict a further seven percent rise for 2007. Adam Grzeszak attributes the boom to Poland's EU accession three years ago. "The greatest boost is coming from the European market - there are no customs, no trade barriers and no restrictions. The fears of some politicians that the EU only needed Poland as a customer for its products were unfounded. The opposite has turned out to be the case - the countries of the EU are waiting for our products, our services and our workers. Exports are growing much faster than imports. This is boosting the economy, creating jobs, accelerating investments and increasing consumption. Poland's participation in the single market is also attracting foreign investors."

Polityka - Poland | 22/11/2006

Will Poland stick to its veto? The EU-Russian summit

In the dispute about the negotiations for a new cooperation agreement between the EU and Russia, Poland is refusing to withdraw its veto. It says it will only agree to the negotiations if Moscow lifts its ban on the import of Polish meat which was imposed a year ago. Adam Grzeszak has mixed feelings about Poland's tactics. "The veto seems to have been very well timed. Poland will no doubt come out the winner for the time being. However, in the long term these aggressive tactics will do more harm than good."

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