EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD EEA

expiry = 2005-12-12...LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL to Accompany Shares of Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value of THE EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (the “Fund”) Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated November 10, 2005 THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 11:59 P.M. EASTERN TIME ON DECEMBER 12, 2005 UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED The Depositary: Colbent Corporation Depositary Addresses: By First Class Mail: By Registered, Certified or Express Mail or Overnight Courier: By Hand: P.O. Box 859208 161 Bay State Road 161 Bay State Road Brain...

listed = True...Fund, Inc.) seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily (normally at least 80% of its assets) in equity and equity-linked securities of companies domiciled in countries utilizing the Euro currency. Effective October 31, 2005, its shares trade on the NYSE under ticker symbol “EEA”. # # # The Fund is not diversified and may focus its investments in certain geographic regions, thereby increasing its vulnerability to developments in that region. Investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuation, political and...

txn_type = TENDER_OFFEREX-99.A.2 3 y14624exv99waw2.htm EX-99.A.2: FORM OF LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL EX-99.A.2 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL to Accompany Shares of Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value of THE EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC. (the “Fund”) Tendered Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase Dated November 10, 2005 THE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 11:59 P.M. EASTERN TIME ON DECEMBER 12, 2005 UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED The Depositary: Colbent Corporation Depositary Addresses: By First Class Mail: By Registered, Certified or Express Mail or Overnight Courier: By Hand: P.O. Box 859208 161 Bay State Road 161 Bay State Road Braintree,...

txn_type = TENDER_OFFER...l be made to, nor will tenders pursuant to the Offer to Repurchase be accepted from or on behalf of, holders of shares in any jurisdiction in which making or accepting the Offer to Repurchase would violate that jurisdiction’s laws. This announcement is not an offer to purchase or the solicitation of an offer to sell shares of the Fund or a prospectus, circular or representation intended for use in the purchase or sale of Fund shares. (41344 12/05) NOT FDIC/ NCUA INSURED MAY LOSE VALUE NO BANK GUARANTEE NOT A DEPOSIT NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY # # # For further information please contact: Jona...