In the course of last week, the following legislative acts and communications, among others, came into force: Communication of the Commission to the Council, to the European Parliament, to the Economic and Social Committee, to the Committee of the Regions and to the European Central Bank – The introduction of banknotes and coins in euros – A year later (OGEC C 36/2, 15/2/03); Publication of the manual ‘SIRENE’ – Application of the Treaty of Schengen (OGEC C 38/1, 17/2/03).
