The Euro Reviews

Okay, we've got the economics. Now, what does all these "economic structural differences" mean to you and me? AGAINST JOINING 1. "Structural Differences" basically comes down to when the "booms" and "busts" occur in the UK and on the continent. This exists when, say, the UK faces ...

I don't pretend to know much about the euro. I don't know what the effect on the British economy will be, how much it will effect business overseas and nationally or indeed exactly how the system will work if and when it comes into place. Do not rate me not useful merely on these statements (at least read the rest before you do that!!!). ...

As someone who gre up in France, the level of ignorance I find surrounding Europe in the UK is shocking. The UK is part of the EU and this has to be accepted. The UK cannot pull out of the EU, and even if they could, it would be crazy. I am a product of European unification, I grew up in France, but I am British. My parents could move about freely ...

I’m totally against the Euro, our money is our heritage, and I like my money with the queen’s head on it. If they changed the money it would probably have a picture, of some building on it, that we have never even seen. If we joined the Euro, you can guarantee, that Britain, wouldn’t be firing the shots, we be the ...

I can't think why anyone in their right minds should think that we want some toy money foisted on us! It's what it sounds like and to many people it will be what it is like. We are a small island community. OK so we are in the continent of Europe and we consider ourselves european but that is as far as it goes. We ...

I have chosen to update this opinion as I felt the thread of my view was somewhat hard to follow. I have also attempted to take on board comments made about the old opinion. It is basically the same, but hopefully it now reads a bit better and is clearer. First things first. This is a step towards a common global market and global ...

What I really want to know is why the EU think that we should mix our own very strong currency in with the rest of Europe. Currencies such as the peseta, drachma, and the lira have been weak and poor for many years now. Just because they have joined the Euro, does not mean that their economy suddenly firms up, and they are able to cut it where it ...

I consider myself a European. I speak French, Spanish, Portuguese, English and some Welsh! I have close friends in France, Spain, Holland and Italy. I like to travel in these countries at every opportunity. Yet what I enjoy is the variety, the differences, the language, the culture, the way of life. I would not want it all to be the same. So when ...

I am in favour of joining the Euro. The UK is not, and cannot be a major world player on its own. Britain's influence on the world stage is historic, not actual, based on an empire we no longer own, and shouldn't pretend was a good thing. The EU is already is a German / French creature, and this is the fault not of the ...

It's hard for some people to be objective on this issue. But then money has a famously distorting effect on most of us. I am British born and bred and I think of myself as a European. I don't believe that the EU is above criticism. I believe that Britain would be greatly improved by taking on board certain European values - and I ...

Firstly I'll confess to being pretty ignorant when it comes to economics, but I think I probably know as much or as little about it as most people, including those who argue for or against the euro, so what the hell here's my few pennies worth... I have met many people who are very against Britain having the euro, when I ask them ...

I think the biggest problem them the British have is the inability to let go of the pound, they want notes with the queens head on. Its a combination of two things, the British lack of identity which has always manefested itself as nationalism rather than patriatism. I'm not saying its our fault, we are a nation made of many cultures, ...

The Euro and Europe has been such a hot political potato for the last few years that I think it's about time someone really cut through the spin and political point scoring and really let us know, in laymans terms, quite what the effect upon us would be. I do not have a degree in economics - though I do have a degree - yet not one ...

Britain should adopt the Euro as it's currency, but the time is not right yet. Our economy is strong at the moment with inflation under control, unemployment falling (allegedly, if you believe the governements figures!) and the national debt being repaid. Conversley the European economy is struggling, with inflation rising in ...

This argument has polarised the nation to the extent that we have allowed nationalism to creep in and bog down discussion. In British politics, we see a wary Labour Party and the euro-sceptic Conservatives. It now seems likely that William Hague will use this scepticism as a central theme in the next election, and will fight a negative ...

I think Britain should join the Emu.....The pound may be strong right now, but once the rest of Europe join together in the Euro monetary system...a lot of major players and banks...Britain would be left way behind...anyway we are Europeans and if we stick together that can only be good, and make Europe a stronger place...if we fail to join ...

We must not join the single European currency. It is a good idea (in theory) to have one currency between all EU members but it will be the end of this country. We already have given too much power to the European parliament and we should not let them control our monetary system. I don't know a lot about politics, but I resent the ...

If anybody seriously thinks the Labour Government is going to offer a referendum on the UK joining the Euro if it wins another term of office then you'd better think again. Through stealth measures and general public deception Gordon Brown has already met almost all of the criteria required for Britain's instant acceptance into ...

The Euro, and whether we Brits should join it, is one of the most topical political debates circulating Westminster and the country at the current time. Should we or shouldn't we? Is it good or is it bad? Such questions are extremely common in the UK but it seems that such lack of information doesn't stop certain people from making ...

We will be joining the euro whatever the papers and the politicians say, that is if we want to have so called free trade with the rest of Europe. Those living in the parts of Europe that are joined by common borders need it as they live so close together and having a currency that they all use is so much easier. For Example Ten ...