Peace Times 10

«A new year, a new currency». This is how Europeans have celebrated the ringing in of 1999, with the introduction of the new Euro, to replace previous nationals values. For the next two years the «virtual» currency will only travel through the computers of banks and companies. In 2002 it will finally become the money jingling in the pockets of Europeans.

This new born currency is the first step towards unification of the States making up the old continent, and represents a symbol for a new possibility to modify relationships between bordering nations, without any need of war or conquists.

For this very reason, «Peace Times» joyfully welcomes the introduction of the Euro, with a special wish that all European nations will successfully reach the objective of non-violent unification, and may this avenue become a model and example for all other nations on this planet.