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Site
information
(4
sites)
European Central Bank
Supranational Institution
Euro Link:
http://www.ecb.int/
Abstract
The ECB is the central bank for the Euro and therefore one of
the key sources for information about the currency and EMU. They
have complete information about the bank itself, how it is organised
and how responsibilities are shared within the member countries.
Details are given as to how this new central bank will fit into
the European System of Central Banks (ESCB). Plenty of further information
is available in the form of press releases, publications and text
from key speeches. There are numerous documents relating to the
European Monetary Institute. Much of the information available can
to be downloaded in Adobe PDF Format
HQ: Germany
Core operations: Western Europe
Language: English and most other European Languages
for key documents
European Community Site (Europa)
Supranational Institution
Euro Link:
http://europa.eu.int/euro/html/entry.html
Abstract
Europa, the European Union's server, featuring the Parliament, Council,
Commission, Court of Justice, Court of Auditors and other bodies.
There are two main areas of interest for those seeking information
about the Euro one being a direct link to the site for the European
Central Bank (see above) the other the official "Euro"
site on the Europa server http://europa.eu.int/euro/html/entry.html This part of the site has coverage for a broad range of users under
the following headings Citizens and Consumers within the Euro area;
Enterprise and Finance; Public Administration; IT issues also Youth
Education and Training. Most of the information can be seen on line
or down loaded in Adobe PDF Format.
HQ: Brussels
Core operations: Western Europe
Language: English and all 11 European Languages
for key documents
EC
Information Society Project Office
Supranational Institution
Euro Link:
http://www.ispo.cec.be/y2keuro/euroit.htm
Abstract
This site contains references to useful information about the practical
information technology (IT) issues arising from the introduction
of the single European currency. It complements the official euro
site at http://europa.eu.int/euro. It includes links to relevant
sites; articles and surveys; practical guidelines; information about
the activities of the European Union with regard to the IT aspects
of EMU and a collection of papers with relevant practical and technical
content.
HQ: Brussels
Core operations: Western Europe
Language: English and European Languages
European Movement Ireland
Supranational
Institution
Euro Link:
http://www.europeanmovement.ie/emu_1.htm
Abstract
The European Movement Ireland is an independent voluntary
organisation, which exists to promote the economic, political and
social development of Europe and Ireland's place in Europe. There
are two parts to the Euro section: (1) A text entitled "The
Euro- A single currency for Europe" which has information on
the impact of EMU, stability and growth pact, sovereignty, prices
and the new currency. (2) Questions and answers on the Euro such
as "What are the objectives of a single currency?" and
"What is happening in the preparation period?".
HQ: Ireland
Core operations: Western Europe
Language: English
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