Brussels, 04/02/2002 (Agence Europe) - The inflationary surge noted in January in the euro zone must not necessarily be interpreted as proof that the introduction of euro notes and coins has put considerable pressure on prices, the spokesman for Commissioner Pedro Solbes said on Friday. The Commission issued this statement after Eurostat's indication that the rate of inflation had risen 2.5% in January (annual movement), compared to 2.1% in December. The spokesman specified that this rise...