This paper discusses the trends for the euro area economy and financial markets. The introduction of the euro constitutes a regime shift, which pervades the very structure of markets and the fundamental attitudes of operators. As such, it will force profound changes. It also highlights the main issues raised in the articles that were selected for publication in this special issue of the E.R.S.J.

Siriopoulos C. (2000). EDITORIAL, The Integration of European Financial Markets And Its Importance For Economic Growth And Financial Stability: Where We Are Now And What We Expect, European Research Studies Journal Volume III Issue 1-2, 3-10