Darbas anglų kalba. Lietuvos įstojimas į euro zoną. Introduction. A look at Lithuania. Post-soviet period and reforms. The accession into the European Union (EU). The path towards the Euro. After joining European Union (EU). Why Euro? Benefits and drawbacks of the common currency. Economic convergence criteria. Resistance of society. People against Euro - statistics. No exact date. Successful Slovenia vs. Loser Lithuania. Lack of information. Price jump and society concern. Are benefits real benefits? Conclusion. Table (3).