Economy of Greece still constitute a majority of part-time workers, recently men have been taking a larger share of part-time employment. Between 1832 and 2002 the currency of Greece was the drachma. After signing the Maastricht Treaty, Greece applied to join the eurozone. The two main convergence criteria were a maximum budget deficit of 3% of GDP and a declining public debt if it stood above 60% of GDP. Greece met the criteria as shown in its 1999 annual public account. On 1 January 2001, Greece joined the eurozone, with the adoption of the euro at the fixed exchange rate ₯340.75 to €1.
Czech Republic and the euro positioned to adopt the euro, following the European debt crisis there has been considerable opposition among the public to the adoption of the euro currency. According to a poll conducted in April 2017, 29% of Czechs were in favour of introducing the euro while 70% were opposed and 1% undecided. , there is no target date by the government for joining the ERM II or adopting the euro. The ruling cabinet that was formed following the 2017 legislative election does not plan to proceed with euro adoption within its term. The European Union membership referendum in 2003 approved the country's