Customs and immigration agreements were enhanced to allow European citizens more freedom to live, work, and study in any of the member states, and border controls were also eased. ... At that time the individual states notes will no longer be valid. ... To meet the requirements, which include a budget deficit of no more than three percent of their gross domestic product, by the deadline of late 1997. ...

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