Isolation is not possible without great losses in citizens’ living standards. We should continue to work for a Europe that pursues growth also from beyond its own borders through free-trade agreements; for a Europe that combines a strong entrepreneurial drive and a stability culture; and for a Europe that guarantees civil rights and social justice in the digital age.
These are concrete goals for sustainable growth and job creation – and fundamentally for human development – that really matter to the citizens in Europe, which should always be our key yardstick. Next, let me turn to key policy priorities in the financial sector. A well-functioning financial system is fundamental for growth.