Global Food Price Rise: EC proposes special financing facility worth €1 billion to help developing country farmers

The European Commission today proposed to establish a special “facility for rapid response to soaring food prices in developing countries”. The fund would be worth €1 billion and would operate for two years, 2008 and 2009. more »

Practical preparations for the euro: final countdown for Slovakia

With only 5½ months to go before the adoption of the euro, Slovakia's preparations are quite advanced but further efforts are necessary. more »