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The euro held firm despite a weak German ZEW survey, which showed investor sentiment slipping to 38.5 from 39.3 (below expectations of 40+). The single currency stayed above 0.8800 against sterling, supported by optimism for stronger Eurozone growth into 2026.
— last modified 04 February 2008 Slovakia joined the European Union in 2004 and has aspirations to adopt the euro in 2009.AdvertisementSlovakia at a glanceSurface area: 49 030 km2 Population:…
— last modified 04 February 2008 Slovenia joined the European Union in 2004 and, on 1 January 2007, became the first of the new EU countries to adopt the euro.AdvertisementSlovenia…
— last modified 04 February 2008 Portugal joined the European Union in 1986 and was one of the first-wave EU countries to adopt the euro on 1 January 1999.AdvertisementPortugal at…
— last modified 04 February 2008 Poland joined the European Union in 2004 and is currently preparing to adopt the euro.AdvertisementPoland at a glanceSurface area: 312 690 km2 Population: 38…
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— last modified 04 February 2008 Austria joined the European Union in 1995 and was in the first wave of EU countries to adopt the euro on 1 January 1999.AdvertisementAustria…
— last modified 04 February 2008 The Netherlands is a founding member of the European Union and was one of the first-wave EU countries to adopt the euro on 1…
