The euro is a currency without a State; this is the lack it suffers from. The divergences, sometimes the diffidence, that still mark the relations between the member states weaken the Economic and Monetary Union in the eyes of the international community and in those of its citizens.
One major event that will bring all of these issues together and focus our attention in 2006 will be the Cricket World Cup due to be staged in 2007. In 2006 we will have to complete all of our infrastructural and commercial arrangements, many of which are very large to host this important event.