Meaning of Eurocreep | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The spreading use of the Euro as currency in countries that have not officially adopted it.
   dated, uncountable
2. A proponent, in the 1980s, of closer ties between Britain and the European community.
   broadly, countable, derogatory

Examples

“On the other hand, so-called 'Eurocreep' (Economist 2002b) is not sufficient in itself to overcome⟳ reticence in the UK about membership of the Euro, which is why detailed debate⟳ needs to take⟳ place⟳ to inform⟳ people of the benefits of EMU ...”

“Drew warned of the danger of "Eurocreep", ...”

“Eurocreep has become⟳ a marked trend, particularly in countries which either intend⟳ to adopt⟳ the currency at a later date⟳, or have⟳ intentions to join⟳ the European Community at a specified point⟳ in the future.”

“'John doesn't speak⟳ any French', explained the wife of one highly-placed British Eurocreep, 'and his secretary is French, so of course that makes things quite difficult for him.'”

“The Eurocreeps have⟳ written for her a really loathsome text, wallowing in rejection of our own⟳ national identity, which has come⟳ up to me for comment⟳ in the trade⟳ context.”

“The Bruge speech of September 1988 did not turn⟳ out as the 'Eurocreeps' had intended. Instead of making the 'positive' statement on Europe that the foreign secretary had hoped for when he first suggested she make⟳ the speech, Thatcher delivered her most celebrated attack on the European Community.”

“Since the June Practical Issues, KPMG Consulting has published an update⟳ of its 'eurocreep' survey.”

“It is alleged that there is a Bliar encouraged official New Crony Party policy called 'eurocreep' and getting shops to accept⟳ the euro is just part of that.”

“Northern Ireland is experiencing tangible signs of eurocreep — the gradual arrival of the euro into the UK economy -- since it is the only part of the nation to have⟳ a land⟳ boarder with a eurozone country.”

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