Economic policy.

The primary goal of economic policy is to ensure a smooth entry into the EU in May 2004 and to join the EU's exchange-rate mechanism (ERM-2) as soon as possible. Inflation remains the greatest problem; although average inflation has come down considerably this year, at just under 6% it remains well above the level that the central bank deems appropriate for ERM-2. Several large privatisations have been postponed this year owing to prevailing market conditions, leading foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to fall dramatically. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]