For we in the EU have a shared objective: to make available to all citizens a safe, rapid and reliable financial infrastructure. 3 Conclusion Ladies and gentlemen, I am well aware that European dialogue is not always harmonious. There is often heated debate and controversy about finding the right path. And yet Europe shares many interests, objectives and values.
It is my wish for the future that we will succeed in giving these shared European traits greater prominence. In the political arena and in our society at large. This evening, the emphasis is on our mutual interest in contemporary art – also often a topic of heated debate!