Brussels, 05/06/2013 (Agence Europe) - In two reports adopted on Wednesday 5 June (see EUROPE 10858), the European Commission and European Central Bank say that Latvia can join the eurozone, becoming the 18th euro nation.
Euro Commissioner Olli Rehn said he was delighted to announce that Latvia, which will have the strongest economic growth in 2013, was ready to join in the euro on 1 January 2014. The final decision by the Ecofin Council may be taken in July. Rehn said: “Latvia's desire...