It provides merely food for thought which I hope can lead to further elaboration from the audience. Thank you! BIS Review 72/2007  3
The Ecofin and the Eurogroup will have to examine a number of issues, including the programme for Portugal, which has been negotiated by the IMF and the Commission, in liaison with the ECB. The ECB attaches a great importance to the fact that this programme has been approved by various political sensitivities in Portugal. Q.