Eichel wants UK, Sweden, Denmark in euro after enlargement

German Finance Minister Hans Eichel said it is highly desirable that the three EU members not currently part of the euro zone - the UK, Sweden and Denmark - adopt the euro after enlargement of the EU.

Eichel said the entry of the trio is of vital importance, as after enlargement he favours the creation of a new 'euro Ecofin council', which will only consist of euro zone members.