This is followed by a question and answer session with a large number of journalists. Both the introductory statement and the questions and answers are published on our Website, almost without delay. I believe this arrangement is both a unique and – from our perspective – demanding one. In addition, we publish a Monthly Bulletin in all 11 official languages of the European Union.
We publish an Annual Report and there are many speeches, interviews and publications. At quarterly intervals I appear at a hearing before the European Parliament. Nobody should doubt our intention to be open and transparent. Unfortunately, the debate on this issue has often focused on our practice of not publishing the minutes of Governing Council meetings.