21.  A few brave business leaders have stopped gabbing about EMU and started grappling with the task of tailoring their multinational operations to a common currency.

22.  A common currency does have political appeal.

23.  A compromise on the revaluation is vital for the stability and credibility of a common European currency.

24.  A dispute between France and Germany over the need for tight fiscal policies under the common currency disrupted the first day of the summit.

25.  A tension seems certain to persist between a common currency and the absence of common fiscal and other policies to support it.

26.  Adoption of a common currency will indeed enhance commerce among the countries allowed to use it and give that group greater international financial clout.

27.  Agreement on interest rates is essential for the common European Union currency, economists said.

28.  Also wrong, I think, is the assumption that the common currency will be a boon to tourism.

29.  Brittan noted that key Japanese political leaders including the prime minister recognized the importance of a common European currency.

30.  Bundesbank President Hans Tietmeyer said selling state owned assets is one way for European governments to pay off debt and qualify for a common currency.