If a non comes next.... (Maastricht treat on economic union in the European Community) From: The Economist (US) | Date: September 19, 1992 | COPYRIGHT 1992 Economist Newspaper Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

France is holding a referendum on the EC's plan for monetary union Sep 20. If the voters reject the proposal the EC could continue toward a single market but the economic effects could be negative in the short-term. British and French relations are analysed.

SINCE its foundation in 1957, the European Community has tended to move forward by what insiders call the "Community method". One government makes a concession because it knows the others will do likewise as part of an overall ...