The Euro Will Raise The Citizens' Awareness

We Want To Encourage Those Who Are Able To Work, No Question.

I Am Not The German Tony Blair. Nor Am I The German Bill Clinton. I Am Gerhard Schroeder, Chancellor Of Germany, Responsible For Germany. I Don't Want To Be A Copy Of Anyone.

I Can't Let Important Policy Decisions Hinge On The Fact That An Election Is Coming Up Every 90 Days.

Our Future Begins On January 1 1999. The Euro Is Europe's Key To The 21st Century. The Era Of Solo National Fiscal And Economic Policy Is Over.

This Is One Of The Gravest Crises Europe Has Ever Experienced... An Agreement Failed Because Of The Completely Stubborn Attitudes Of The Uk And The Netherlands.