5  BIS Review 131/1999  From an international perspective, the euro as a stable currency opens up new opportunities for international agents, and maintaining price stability in the euro area is also the best contribution the Eurosystem can make to global stability. BIS Review 131/1999  6
A century ago, agriculture accounted for almost 60% of employment in Spain, and more than 40% in France. [4] Last year, the share was less than 4% in both countries. Faster digitalisation offers many benefits. It could lead to a less resource-intensive economy, allowing carbon emissions to be decoupled from economic growth more quickly.