Thanks to this combination, architectural works of art have become a cultural symbol of Europe over the years, as demonstrated for instance by the illustrations on our bank notes. Similarly, a complex, but nonetheless useful, institutional architecture has characterised European integration. Assessing this institutional architecture will require the same architectural skills as those originally needed to set it up.
Therefore, I would like to wish you today an open and constructive discussion combining both scientific method and the visionary perception that characterised some of the most influential European artists. BIS Review 138/2007  3