Two thirds of Czechs not eager for country to adopt euro

Two thirds of Czechs think that euro adoption would hurt them financially, according to a flash poll conducted by the Median agency for Czech Radio. Forty-two percent of respondents were absolutely convinced about this, 26 percent said it was highly likely. Of the 21 percent who think euro adoption would benefit them, 8 percent are absolutely convinced this would be the case while 13 percent are inclined to think so. The most common concern with regard to euro adoption is fear of rising prices.  It is mainly students and businessmen who say that the euro would benefit them.  Three out of five people surveyed would also like to decide on the adoption of the euro in a referendum.