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France and Germany could face court action

The European Commission will decide tomorrow whether to take EU governments to court for letting France and Germany break the rules running the single currency.

France and Germany could face court action

Mon, 12 Jan, 2004 - 19:04

The European Commission will decide tomorrow whether to take EU governments to court for letting France and Germany break the rules running the single currency.

Ireland, now holding the EU presidency, has called for a “period of reflection” before any drastic action is taken.

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