The eurozone's troubles of the past few years have meant that the headlines have been dominated by those countries deemed likely to leave the currency union. However, there are EU members that still wish to sign up to euro membership. The question is, why?
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Lithuanian president Dalia Grybauskaite on the future of the euro
November 1, 2011Lithuania's president, Dalia Grybauskaite, tells The Banker of the importance for governments to balance their books, her prediction on the future of the euro and her country's commitment to common, coordinated governance with its partners and neighbours.
Opportunity to reflect: Volatile Times
May 5, 2009The Lithuanian economy has skyrocketed during the past decade largely due to expansive borrowing. However the country's financing model requires some fine-tuning to help it through the global slowdown, reports Gitanas Kancerevycius.
Battling to maintain investment: Volatile Times
May 5, 2009Estonia has previously eclipsed the other two Baltic states as a destination for inward investment, but all three are now aiming to move up the value chain by enhancing local skills to bring in top technology and service companies, reports Tom Blass.
Ten years old and looking good
April 3, 2006Lithuania’s banking sector has come from nowhere a decade ago to become a highly competitive business.James Hydzik reports.
Banks pile in to join Baltic boom
July 4, 2005Ben Aris reports on the banking sector surge in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, spurred on by EU accession and foreign interest in the market.
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