I have noticed that public support for the ECB's policy of price stability is also very strong and is an element of trust which is important for the economy as a whole. Le Figaro Magazine: Was the euro not responsible, in part, for inflation? Jean-Claude Trichet: On the contrary.
Over the last ten years, we have managed to maintain a stable rise in prices of 2.2% per annum on average in the euro area. This is a good result given the spectacular rise in the prices of raw materials and energy which has been recorded over this period.