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• The European Union, of which it has been a member since 1981, has justimposed an austerity plan on Greece.

  The European Union, of which it has been a member since 1981, has just imposed an austerity plan on Greece. Government debts and the widespread slump has encouraged the development of a black economy. After going against the European Union and refusing to recognise the State of Macedonia, Greece finally signed an agreement with the Macedonian government, under pressure from the Americans. A co-operation and friendship treaty was also signed with Albania in 1996. On the other hand, tensions with...

• A member of the European Union, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one ofthe Union's six founder countries.

  A member of the European Union, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one of the Union's six founder countries. Today it is host to several European institutions. Attracted by jobs in international institutions and big companies, foreign workers make up almost a quarter of the population. Financial and banking activities are important since, benefiting from considerable tax advantages numerous foreign companies have established their head offices there. The first European commercial radio station, Ra...

• A member of the European Union, the Netherlands are the leading countryfor producing and exporting natural gas in Europe.

  A member of the European Union, the Netherlands are the leading country for producing and exporting natural gas in Europe. Rotterdam, the world's leading port is also the location of the "free market" in oil. The Netherlands produces more than 70% of the world's cut flowers. Its agriculture and horticulture are the most productive in the world. The financing of Europe's most complete and extensive social security system is at the heart of political debate since it represents 30 % of Gross Domest...

• A member of the European Union since 1986, it is one of the poorestcountries in Western Europe, but rapid changes and strong growth areensuring that Portugal is gradually catching up.

  A member of the European Union since 1986, it is one of the poorest countries in Western Europe, but rapid changes and strong growth are ensuring that Portugal is gradually catching up. To improve the efficiency of the country's economic structures, the new Socialist government launched a big wave of privatisations in 1996. 4.5 million Portuguese live abroad the equivalent 50 % of the country's population. Currency sent home by emigrants and incoming money associated with tourism provide a signi...

• ECONOMY : L'économieTo become a member : devenir membreThe European

  ECON OMY : L’ économie To beco me a me mber : devenir membr e The European Parlia ment : le Parlemen t Européen A com mon currency : une monnai e com mune To attain : parvenir à To achieve an aim : atteindre un but To co mply wi th the rules : respecter le règlement A n econom ic crisis : une crise économique I n dire econo mic straits : dans une situation économique désespérée Recession : la récession To collapse : s ’effondrer To s tagnate : stagner To s...

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