euroThe euro (symbol: €; currency code: EUR) is the official currency of 20 of the 27 member states of the European Union. This group of states is officially known as the euro area or, more commonly, the eurozone. The euro is divided into 100 euro cents. The currency is also used officially by the institutions of the European Union, byLatest breaking news available as free video on demand. Stay informed on European and world news about economy, politics, diplomacy… with Euronews.