Perspektywy euro jako waluty międzynarodowej

The subject of this paper is an analysis of the euro use in the functions of international currency in order to appraise the scope of its internationalisation. It turns out that the euro being the second key currency has not attained the position of a global currency so far. An assessment of the euro chances in competition with the dollar is difficult on account of growing doubts concerning the survival possibilities of monetary union. However, they depend on effective elimination of structural causes of the crisis and regaining confidence of financial markets.