The euro is clearly a success. It has created a strong bond between European citizens. We can only influence world affairs if we are united. The single currency allows medium-sized countries like France to speak as an equal to the United States or China. The euro does not constitute a loss of sovereignty, it is a lever of sovereignty.
How has the single currency affected our daily life? The purchasing power of the French people has been protected by the creation of the euro. Inflation has been weaker since 2001. The French tend to think that the changeover to the euro caused prices to soar...