In other words, we understand that a person may not have complete control over the perception that has been created. Reputation, through no fault of one’s own, can be tarnished. In the same way, one’s reputation can be golden, even though nothing was done to earn it.
I will concentrate on the analysis of the Governing Council on the occasion of its meeting of 3 March. Incoming data have confirmed our view that the underlying momentum of economic activity remains positive. Looking ahead, we expect the economy to further benefit from the ongoing  1  Eurobarometer vol. 74 on Economic Governance in the European Union (published 12 January 2011).