EU Economic governance. Stronger economic rules to manage the euro and Economic and Monetary Union [3 MB]

(General public. European Commission. Brussels. May 2012. Leaflet. Free)
KC-32-12-135-XX-C. ISBN 978-92-79-23685-3. doi:10.2765/33163

Will soon be available in all EU languages and in RU.

The leaflet summarises the main objectives and elements of the enhanced EU economic governance, the biggest reform of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) since its creation. Beyond strengthening rules on the fiscal, the macroeconomic, and the institutional side, the EU economic growth strategy "Europe 2020" is the way forward to ensure economic growth with high employment, productivity and social cohesion. Ten years after the introduction of euro banknotes and coins, these combined efforts should allow the benefits of EMU and the euro to fully materialise.

Ten years of euro banknotes and coins - Poster [395 KB]

(General Public. March 2012. European Commission. Brussels. Poster. Size: A1. Free) Multilingual KC-32-12-102-1X-C / doi: 10.2765/32248

This poster was produced in 2012 at the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the introduction of euro banknotes and coins. It shows the main elements taken from the 2-euro common commemorative coin which all 17 euro area countries issued for this occasion. These elements symbolise the importance of the euro as the single currency for euro area citizens, trade (the red ship), and industry (the factory, wind power stations).

A short guide to the euro [2 MB]

(General Public. January 2011. Leaflet. Free) KC-31-10-638-XX-C Also available in RU

Why do we need the euro, how did it come about and who uses it? Will other countries join the euro-area? What benefits does it bring them?

Did the euro cause prices to rise [2 MB]

(General Public. December 2005 (SK-HU versions July 2008). European Commission. Brussels. Leaflet. Free KC-70-05-09-956-XX-D, KC-70-05-956-XX-1 (HU/SK) and KC-30-10-369-XX_D (ET/RU).)

Out of stock: CS, DE, ET, IT, MT, NL, PL, PT, FI, RU

So, did prices rise when we started paying in euro? Yes, some did, but prices rise most years due to current inflation not linked to the money changeover. Average price inflation in 2002, the year euro banknotes were introduced, was 2.3%, the same as the year before. This means a broad basket of goods that cost €100 in a supermarket in 2001 would cost, on average, €102.3 in 2002.

Information campaign on the euro [2 MB]

(General Public. March 2010. Brussels. Poster; four different designs. Free) KC-31-10-509-EN-P, KC-31-10-510-EN-P, KC-31-10-406-EN-P, KC-31-10-407-EN-P

Around Easter 2010, these posters were displayed in airports and train stations in ten euro-area countries. They show how the euro improves price transparency, eliminates exchange costs and makes travelling easier. They also highlight the euro's role in the world.

Euro area map [4 MB]

March 2012. Poster. (100 x 70,7 cm, folded)
Catalogue no: KC-31-12-553-XX-C

Euro map poster showing the main features of the euro area as a geographical and economic entity and providing an overview of its scope and development, both past and future

How the euro benefits us all [6 MB]

(General Public. January 2011. Brussels. Leaflet. Free) KC-31-10-642-X-C and KC-78-07-277-XX-C (GA). Also available in RU)

What has the euro done for us? Consumers, businesses, member countries and Europe as a whole all benefit from the single currency. This short, easy-to-read leaflet explains how.

Kids' Corner poster [2 MB]

(General Public. September 2008. European Commission. Brussels. Poster 42 x 60 cm. Free) KC-30-08-494-XX-P. Out of stock: CS, ET, HU, IT, LT, RO, RU

This poster directs children to ec.europa.eu/euro/kids where they can play the euro games and read simple information on the euro.

Kids Corner bookmark [643 KB]

(General Public. June 2008. European Commission. Brussels. Bookmark. Size 5 x 20 cm. Free) KC-30-08-549-EN-J

This bookmark directs children to ec.europa.eu/euro/kids where they can play the euro games and read simple information on the euro.

The euro: ready for business. Preparing your company to work in euro [2 MB]

(General Public. January 2008. European Commission. Brussels. Brochure, 28 pp, size: 15 x 23 cm. Free) KC-81-07-173-XX-C. Available in EN - BG - CS - EN - ET - HU - LT - LV - PL - RO – SK. Out of stock EN, PL

Companies face a number of challenges when changing to a new currency, such as adapting their IT and accounting systems, converting prices and salaries, training staff, informing clients and handling new cash. Small and medium-sized companies need to plan particularly carefully because they are subject to greater resource constraints than large companies. This guide advises them on how best to prepare for the introduction of the euro, and includes a practical checklist of essential tasks.

The road to the euro [2 MB]

(General Public. October 2009. Brochure . 24pp. Free)

KC-78-09-585-XX-C (2009, also available in RU), KC-70-07-126-XX-C (2008 - DA-EL-BG-MT)  and KC-77-07-033-TR-C (2007 – TR)

History was made on 1 Jan 1999 when 11 European Union countries created a monetary union with a single currency, the euro. Euro banknotes and coins entered circulation on 1 Jan 2002. But the history of Europe´s common currency has been a long time in the making and can be charted back to the origins of the EU itself. The historic adventure of the euro is described in this booklet.

One currency for one Europe. The road to the euro [2 MB]

(General Public. January 2011. European Commission. Brussels. Poster. Size: 70 x 100 cm. Free) KC-31-10-641-XX-C

A timeline of the process leading to the adoption of the single currency, shown in parallel with key milestones in the European integration and changes in culture and society over the past fifty years. An ideal tool for secondary-school teachers and students, which can be used as a stand-alone product or be accompanied by the booklet with the same title.

United in Diversity - Booklet [18 MB]

(General Public. January 2011. Brussels. Booklet. 40pp. Free.) KC-31-10-515-D2-C

The booklet is an ideal way for children to learn about the diversity of the European family. Teachers can use it to explain what the euro and the euro area are, and introduce children to the cultural, scientific and natural heritage of the countries that make up the European Union.

Identify the national symbols and landmark
Legend [796 KB]

United in diversity - Poster [5 MB]

(General Public. January 2011 Brussels. Poster. Size: 70 x 100 cm. Free) KC-31-10-600-D2-P

Poster for children showing a map of Europe together with euro coins and notes. Pictures are used to illustrate the national characteristics and traditions of each country. Members of the euro area can be identified by a euro coin next to their names. The poster is a by-product of the booklet "United in diversity".