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How the euro was covered in the press and by the institutions, year by year from 1999 to today, each piece linked back to its original source.

2026
  1. · TgLa7 · ECB design proposal

    Nuove banconote euro, la Bce lancia un sondaggio tra i cittadini. Come e dove partecipare per votare

    Una guida recente alla consultazione, ai due temi e al ruolo del voto pubblico nella scelta finale.
  2. · Il Sole 24 Ore · ECB design proposal

    Già in sei milioni hanno votato per le nuove banconote

    Christine Lagarde ringrazia i primi sei milioni di partecipanti; l'articolo chiarisce i quattro elementi della scelta finale.
  3. · Il Post · ECB design proposal

    I soggetti illustrati sulle nuove banconote degli euro, spiegati

    Approfondimento sui personaggi, gli uccelli e le istituzioni rappresentati nelle dieci famiglie finaliste.
  4. · ECB · ECB design proposal · Official source

    ECB reveals shortlisted designs for new banknotes and launches public survey

    Ten complete design families unveiled; public survey open until 21 September 2026.
  5. · Banca d'Italia · ECB design proposal · Official source

    Nuove banconote in euro: la BCE lancia un sondaggio per scegliere tra i disegni finalisti

    La banca centrale italiana rilancia la consultazione europea sulle dieci proposte finaliste.
  6. · The Sofia Globe · ECB design proposal

    ECB reveals shortlisted designs for new euro banknotes, launches public poll

    Independent English-language coverage of the shortlist, survey and next decision stage.
  7. · Euronews · ECB design proposal

    Opera icons or birds? Europeans invited to pick new euro banknotes

    Copertura europea dei dieci progetti, dei due temi e della consultazione pubblica.
  8. · ECB · Official source

    Bulgaria introduces the euro

    Bulgaria became the 21st member of the euro area.
  9. · Euronews

    Bulgaria switches to the euro amid mixed reactions from its citizens
2025
  1. · Euronews

    New euro banknotes spark Franco-Polish dispute over Marie Curie's name

    Public reaction to the motifs proposed for the next series, after the ECB's January shortlist.
  2. · ECB · Official source

    Monetary policy decisions

    Rates left unchanged at 2.00%, pausing the easing cycle that began in June 2024.
  3. · Council of the EU · Official source

    Bulgaria ready to use the euro from 1 January 2026: Council takes final steps

    Final Council approval clearing Bulgaria to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026.
  4. · ECB · Official source

    Monetary policy decisions

    Deposit rate cut to 2.00%, half its 2023 peak, as the easing cycle neared its end.
  5. · ECB · Official source

    ECB selects motifs for future euro banknotes

    Motifs chosen for the two possible themes of the next euro banknote series.
2024
  1. · ECB · Official source

    Monetary policy decisions

    Fourth cut of 2024: the deposit rate fell to 3.00% as the easing cycle continued.
  2. · ECB · Official source

    Monetary policy decisions

    First rate cut since 2019: the deposit rate was lowered to 3.75%, opening the easing cycle.
  3. · CNN

    Interest rates are coming down in Europe. The Fed won't follow yet
2023
  1. · ECB · Official source

    ECB selects "European culture" and "Rivers and birds" as possible themes for future euro banknotes

    The Governing Council picked the two possible themes for the next euro banknote series.
  2. · ECB · Official source

    Monetary policy decisions

    Deposit rate raised to a record 4.00%; the ECB signalled that rates had likely reached their peak.
  3. · Reuters

    ECB raises rates to record high, signals end to hikes
  4. · ECB · Official source

    Croatia introduces the euro

    Croatia became the 20th member of the euro area, replacing the kuna.
  5. · Euronews

    Croatia's big day: Balkan nation adopts euro and joins Schengen zone
2022
  1. · ECB · Official source

    Monetary policy decisions

    First rate rise in 11 years (+0.50%), ending eight years of negative rates.
  2. · ECB · Official source

    The Transmission Protection Instrument

    New anti-fragmentation tool to contain unwarranted spreads on weaker members' debt.
  3. · CNN

    The euro and the US dollar are at parity for first time in 20 years
2021
  1. · CNN

    German inflation hits 29-year high as energy costs spike across Europe
  2. · ECB · Official source

    Eurosystem launches digital euro project
  3. · ECB · Official source

    ECB's Governing Council approves its new monetary policy strategy
2020
  1. · Reuters

    EU leaders reach deal on post-pandemic recovery package for economy
  2. · ECB · Official source

    ECB announces €750 billion Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme (PEPP)
  3. · Reuters

    Italy furious at ECB's Lagarde 'not here to close spreads' comment
2019
  1. · Reuters

    Lagarde wins EU lawmakers' approval to lead ECB
  2. · ECB · Official source

    Monetary policy decisions

    Deposit rate cut to -0.50% and net asset purchases restarted at €20 billion a month.
  3. · ECB · Official source

    New €100 and €200 banknotes start circulating today
2018
  1. · ECB · Official source

    Monetary policy decisions

    Net asset purchases under the asset purchase programme confirmed to end in December 2018.
  2. · Reuters

    Italy says EU's budget rejection no surprise, calls for 'respect'
  3. · Reuters

    EU backs Bulgaria's first step towards joining euro
  4. · CNN

    Italy crisis rocks markets. Here's why investors are worried
2017
  1. · CNN

    ECB: Europe's stimulus program is slimming down
  2. · CNN

    French election: Macron win sends euro to 6-month high
  3. · ECB · Official source

    New €50 banknote starts circulating today
2016
  1. · CNN

    Brexit's existential threat to Europe
  2. · ECB · Official source

    ECB ends production and issuance of €500 banknote
  3. · ECB · Official source

    Monetary policy decisions

    Rates cut to record lows and asset purchases expanded to €80 billion a month.
2015
  1. · Reuters

    German calls for Grexit mount as EU stunned by 'No' vote
  2. · Reuters

    Greece imposes capital controls as crisis deepens
  3. · ECB · Official source

    ECB announces expanded asset purchase programme
  4. · ECB · Official source

    Lithuania joins the euro area
2014
  1. · Reuters

    ECB hurls cash at sluggish euro zone economy, says not done yet
  2. · European Commission · Official source

    Commission assesses eight EU countries' readiness to join the euro area; proposes that Lithuania join in 2015
  3. · ECB · Official source

    Latvia joins the euro area
2013
  1. · European Commission · Official source

    Latvia meets the conditions for adopting the euro
  2. · Reuters

    Cyprus banks remain closed to avert run on deposits
  3. · CNN

    What has been agreed in Cyprus?
2012
  1. · CNN

    ECB outlines bond-buying program
  2. · CNN

    ECB president Mario Draghi pledges to 'preserve the euro'
  3. · CNN

    Spain seeks $125 billion in EU aid for banks
  4. · CNN

    Greece creditors agreed to historic deal
2011
  1. · CNN

    A eurozone breakup would be a costly mistake
  2. · CNN

    Italy 10-year bond yield tops 7%
  3. · BBC News

    Portugal calls for EU financial bail-out
2010
  1. · CNN

    Ireland bailout: Europe gathers to finalize a rescue
  2. · BBC News

    EU approves Estonian euro entry for 1 January 2011
  3. · CNN

    Greece agrees to bailout from IMF, EU
2009
  1. · CNN

    Fears over Greece and Dubai weigh on nervous markets
  2. · CNN

    Greece downgraded over high debt
2008
  1. · BBC News

    Poland may get referendum on euro
  2. · CNN

    Dollar sinks to record low against the euro
  3. · EUobserver

    Slovakia confirmed as ready for euro
  4. · CNN

    Cyprus and Malta bring euro membership to 15 nations
2007
  1. · CNN

    Central banks target credit crunch
  2. · CNN

    Ex-communist Slovenia adopts euro
2006
  1. · CNN

    'Weak dollar' tourists snap up festive bargains
  2. · BBC News

    Slovenia clear to adopt the euro

    EU leaders cleared Slovenia to become the first new member to adopt the euro, on 1 January 2007.
2005
  1. · CNN

    Minister calls for ditch euro vote
  2. · BBC News

    Call of duty for Germany's mark
  3. · CNN

    Dutch reject EU constitution
  4. · CNN

    Chirac accepts defeat on EU vote
  5. · CNN

    France set for government shakeup
2004
  1. · CNN

    Dollar tumbles to another new low
  2. · Wall Street Italia

    Anteprima sui mercati: il dollaro in caduta…
  3. · CNN

    EU welcomes 10 new members
  4. · BBC News

    Germany puts price on euro switch
2003
  1. · CNN

    Sweden: Euro fallout feared
  2. · The New York Times

    How High Can the Euro Go? Analysts Raise Targets
  3. · The New York Times

    Rise in Euro Raises Fears of a Brake on Recovery
  4. · la Repubblica

    Pasta carne e verdura più cari del 29 per cento
2002
  1. · la Repubblica

    Tremonti: 'Eliminare i centesimi di euro'
  2. · BBC News

    Euro sweeps up old currencies
  3. · BBC News

    Euro cash launch 'tremendous success'
  4. · European Commission · Official source

    The euro: Europe takes changeover in its stride
  5. · BBC News

    Euro becomes a reality
  6. · Corriere della Sera

    Il giorno dell'euro, la svolta di un continente
  7. · Corriere della Sera

    Euro, la nostra prova su strada
  8. · WIRED

    ATMs Begin Dispensing Euros
2001
  1. · The New York Times

    Banks in Europe Scramble to Fill Automated Tellers With Euros by Midnight
  2. · CNN

    Euro coins go on sale
  3. · CNN

    Euro hits one-month low, Ifo weighs
  4. · CNN

    Greece celebrates arrival of the euro
2000
  1. · The Telegraph

    Blow to euro as Danes vote No
  2. · CNN

    Danish euro vote: winners and losers
  3. · The New York Times

    Central Banks Move to Rescue an Ailing Euro
  4. · Wall Street Italia

    Rischio euro sui mercati, dollaro sempre forte
  5. · Wall Street Italia

    L'euro vicino alla parità con il dollaro
  6. · Wall Street Italia

    La moneta unica europea stabile sul dollaro
1999
  1. · BBC News

    Get to know the euro
  2. · ECB · Official source

    The euro: the birth of a new currency
  3. · ECB · Official source

    The euro – four weeks after the start
  4. · BBC News

    E-Day: the euro is born
  5. · BBC News

    So how much is this in euros?
  6. · NPR

    The U.S. and the Euro
1998
  1. · NPR

    Euro