Poland's prospects have been rated as good, though much better results are expected by Germany, Slovakia and Sweden.            

 Report by Slawek Szefs

The European Commission forecast for Poland speaks of a 3.5 per cent economic growth to be attained this year and a predicted 3.9 per cent rate for 2011.

However, Poland's public finance deficit is targeted by the EC at 7.9 per cent by end 2010, which again flashes the alert light of a 3 per cent limit.

Also, in view of the Commission, public debt is expected to exceed 55 per cent and reach the crucial 60 per cent threshold within two years.

An appeal was addressed to Warsaw for prompt action to put Polish public finances on a more healthy track.