BusinessAugust 18, 2026

eurozone

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Definition

The group of European Union member states that have adopted the euro as their common currency.

Etymology

Derived from a combination of 'euro' (the name of the currency) and 'zone' (an area or region). The term gained common usage in the late 1990s as the monetary union was established.

In the news

The article uses the term to highlight that public deficits across these specific nations are already high, averaging about 3 percent of GDP.

Someone will have to pay: Climate damage - a new blow to Europe's public finances

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