Consulting his work has always been instrumental in shining a light on the complex – and at times even somewhat tortuous – world of Community law initially and then of European Union law, following the Maastricht treaty.
In addition to his exceptional academic work, Professor Jean-Victor Louis has been a key player in the development of the EMU as Head of the Legal Service of Banque Nationale de Belgique, a post which he still holds today in an honorary capacity. On behalf of Banco de Portugal, thank you very much for being here.