Brussels, 21/03/2003 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday evening, the EU finance ministers adopted a statement on the "economic implications of the war in Iraq", in which they reaffirm their commitment to the Stability and Growth Pact and say they stand ready to act as necessary (see yesterday's Europe, p.9).
Meeting on the occasion of the European Council, they say they "will monitor economic developments and financial markets closely and stand ready to cooperate and act as necessary. The...