The launch of the euro reinforces the foundations for unprecedented economic integration encompassing 11 countries, 16 … per cent of world GDP and 290 million people. For the first time, the OECD has studied the euro-area as a fully … that is up to the issues at stake has still to be fully defined. And the euro area's ability to absorb economic shocks must …

The euro became an international currency when it was created two decades ago. However, the euro's internationalisation … peaked as early as 2005 and it was never comparable to the US dollar. Its international status declined with the euro crisis …, Europe is reflecting on how to promote actively the internationalisation of the euro, to help ensure its autonomy. But …