Switch to the euro appears to run well

Around 300 million citizens of 12 EU Member States have welcomed the euro as their new common currency on 1 January 2002. The historical transition seems to have created no serious problems, but the real test will come with the consumer's return to businesses and shops after the New Year's holidays.

Around 300 million citizens of 12 EU Member States have welcomed the euro as their new common currency on 1 January 2002. The historical transition seems to have created no serious problems, but the real test will come with the consumer’s return to businesses and shops after the New Year’s holidays.