The Euro will be introduced gradually from 1999 to 2002. On 1 January 1999 the rates of conversion between the Euro and the Participating national currencies will be irrevocable fixed and the Euro will become a currency in its one right. At this date enterprises can begin operating in Euro. On...

This is the report to the European Commission of an expert group whose terms of reference are to consider whether banks are entitled to charge for conversion to the euro, whether they intend to do so, whether any new rules are necessary at EU level and how to ensure the transparency of any...