VOICED: Pressure on Poland, a year before Euro 2012

Poland is facing challenges in completing stadiums for a major football competition, with delays in Gdansk and Warsaw due to harsh winters and construction issues. Financial penalties are imposed for delays, with significant fines for contract breaches. Despite these setbacks, Poland has made substantial progress, with the stadium in Poznan already operational. Organizers emphasize their advanced state compared to previous hosts and are determined to showcase their capabilities as the first Eastern European hosts of the event.

What issues have been faced during the construction of the stadium in Gdansk?

How much could the national stadium in Warsaw potentially overshoot its completion date?

What financial penalties are imposed for delays in the construction projects?

Which venue is currently operational among the four venues hosting the championships?

What are the organizers in Poland keen to prove regarding their capabilities?