On 20 October 2004 the Commission adopted the convergence report 2004, which re-assessed the conditions for adopting the euro in Sweden. This re-examination was seized as an opportunity to analyze also the situation in the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta,...

This document presents the assessment of the most recent and prospective developments in the economy of the European Union as well as an examination of a number of economic issues which are of particular importance for economic policy.

This major report highlights the positive contribution that the euro has made to macroeconomic stability over the past five years, as well as its key role in accelerating economic integration in Europe.

Taking a look at the first ten years of the single market programme SMP and reflecting on its impact on the functioning of product markets in the European Union. In the ongoing market integration process and the product market reforms, what are the impacts and strategic behaviours?.

Published in context with the the Commission Communication COM(2003)283 final, this fourth annual report on public finances in EMU forms part of Commission efforts to upgrade the analysis and surveillance of fiscal policies in EMU and to place emphasis on the quality and sustainability of public...