Internal cohesion and “teamwork” will help protect Member States from external pressures and spillover effects, and empower their policy choices. Member States must therefore persist in working together in a committed way to continue the journey that started in 1999, so that European citizens can fully reap the benefits of their common currency.
Cooperation within EMU will also support an increased role of Europe and the euro in the world. I am sure that today’s discussion will be very fruitful and will bring new, good ideas to help equipping the euro area with the tools it needs to withstand headwinds and to prosper.