The Bundesbank plays a crucial role in many Eurosystem projects, for example acting as one of the three providing central banks of TARGET2, and as a centre of digital financial innovation together with the Banque de France. We have enjoyed an exceptionally fruitful working relationship over these past two years.
Jens, your steadfastness, your intellect, and your loyalty have been crucial to our successful management of the pandemic emergency. I wish you the very best in your next adventure. I now look forward to working closely with Joachim in his new adventure as Bundesbank President.