All these statistics will become available on a much enhanced, easily accessible statistics section of the ECB’s website. Also, a statistical information service has been set up to answer specific queries from both external and internal users. The priorities for ECB statistics in the medium term are very well reflected in the themes of this conference: 1.
As the old saying goes, two (or more) heads are better than one in finding optimal strategies. I therefore wish us all a fruitful exchange of views. Let me start with a few thoughts on structural underpinnings of monetary policy and how they are likely to change in response to latest shocks.