When the euro was launched in January 1999, it was supposed to herald very big changes. However, outside of the capital markets, the euro's introduction has gone almost unnoticed and critics of the new currency say the single European market continues to exists more on paper than in practice. Nevertheless, the euro is starting to change the way European businesses think about markets and risks...more

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Timing is crucial in the move towards the euro  May 3

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Switch to new currency could herald sharp cuts in accounting red tape  May 3

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