According to the report, it has been empirically proven that business efficiency and productivity have been the main drivers of the competitiveness gains in the US, with that country remaining the most competitive economy in 2015. In dealing with our own challenges regarding competitiveness, it is important that we continue to pursue fair access to markets and more balanced global trade.
I am sure you will appreciate in what an exciting and important time we are living. In slightly more than nine months, the euro banknotes and coins will be in the hands and pockets of all citizens of the participating Member States.