Theodor Waigel, German Christian Democrat Finance Minister from 1989 to 1998 who, in autumn 1995, proposed the adoption of a Stability and Growth Pact for the future euro-zone countries.

On 14 December 1996, the French daily newspaper Le Figaro outlines the main provisions of the Stability and Growth Pact which were finalised with difficulty by the Fifteen at the Dublin European Council held on 13 and 14 December.

On 14 December 1996, the Madrid daily newspaper El País outlines the main provisions of the Stability and Growth Pact concluded, with difficulty, by the Fifteen at the Dublin European Council of 13 and 14 December.

On 15 December 1996, the French daily newspaper Le Monde outlines the outcome of the Dublin European Council held on 13 and 14 December, with particular regard to the establishment of a Stability and Growth Pact for the future countries of the euro zone.