In the eyes of many of its citizens, the European Union is more than a technocratic bloc. Besides Europe’s unity, it symbolises a shared culture and way of life. In the eyes of the euro area’s leaders, an upgrade of its banknotes—used by 21 of the EU’s 27 member states, and more than 20 years old—is a chance to show confidence in the continent.
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