Brussels, 24/06/2004 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday, the European Commission adopted its assessments of the convergence programmes of the ten new Member States. The Ecofin Council is to adopt opinions on this on 5 July. Commissioner Joaquin Almunia told the press that this exercise is the "tangible proof" that these countries are getting ready to join the euro zone. "Each at their own pace and according to their own means, but all with a steadfast commitment to respect all the convergence...