Madrid European Council (15 and 16 December 1995)

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The name ‘euro’ is adopted for the new European currency by the Fifteen at the Madrid European Council of 15–16 December 1995. From left to right: Hans van den Broek, Member of the European Commission with special responsibility for external relations; Jacques Santer, President of the European Commission; Felipe González, Spanish Prime Minister; and Javier Solana, Spanish Foreign Minister.

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Source: Conseil européen de Madrid. Madrid: Commission européenne, 16/12/1995. Couleur.

Copyright: (c) European Community

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Madrid European Council (15 and 16 December 1995)