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Eklenme Tarihi: 17-08-08
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Dosya Açıklaması : The Association for the Monetary Union of Europe (AMUE) was founded in 1987 by European business leaders who agreed on the objectives of a common currency and monetary stability for the success of the Single Market. The AMUE is a private sector non-political group which is active in all 15 Member States of the European Union. Its headquarters are located in Paris. The approximately four hundred companies and banks which are members of the Association globally employ nearly 9,000,000 people. Small and medium-sized companies participate in the activities of the AMUE most often through professional organisations such as the Federations of Dutch, Greek and Swedish Industries, the French and Spanish Chambers of Commerce, the Belgian, Irish, Italian and Spanish Employers Confederations, as well as their European umbrella organisation, UNICE. The AMUE is a non-profit organisation financed by yearly contributions from its members and through partnerships: founding members may join at any time; their particular support is highlighted in publications, public conferences, seminars and other AMUE activities; active members benefit from all services of the Association; subscribers receive AMUE documentation, but may be invited to share expenses when participating in activities; partnerships include contracts with public authorities such as the European Commission and Parliament, or governmental bodies. Making the euro a success Making a success of the euro, and contributing to a cost-effective transition to the new single European currency, have long been the central objectives of the Association for the Monetary Union of Europe. In the years following its foundation in 1987, the AMUE was instrumental in convincing politicians of the need for monetary and exchange rate stability, a single European currency and a definitive deadline for the start of Economic and Monetary Union. From 1992 to 1998, the Association played a very active role in establishing the credibility of monetary union, in improving the awareness of governments and Community institutions of the practical steps needed to introduce the single currency, and in facilitating the preparation of businesses for the euro. Among its main activities, the AMUE participated in official expert groups and helped to formulate the final transition scenario, organised numerous workshops on corporate preparations for the euro ...