EC discussing the future of one and two cent coins

The European Commission has opened the door to the possible withdrawal of the one and two cent coins, one of four scenarios presented in a non-legislative document relating to the future of these coins.

Spain reaffirms withdrawal of troops from Kosovo

The Minister of Defence, Carme Chacón, has reaffirmed Spain’s determination to withdraw its troops from Kosovo, stating that the decision was made by the entire Government and is ‘immutable’. The decision has caused somewhat of a stir with the USA and Spain’s NATO allies, but the Minister is sticking to her guns. One of the main reasons cited for the …