Press Release: Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting, Luxembourg, 3 June 2008

Amongst items discussed: Excessive Deficit Procedure: Czech Republic; Italy; Portugal; Slovakia; Economic and Monetary Union; Reports on Convergence; Developments in Food Prices; Securities: Clearing and Settlement; Insurance – Solvency of Insurance Companies; Banking: Deposit Guarantee Schemes; Value-Added Tax on Insurance and other financial services; General Arrangements For Excise Duties; Harmful Tax Competion: Code Of Conduct;