These projections are a useful by-product of the Eurosystem’s  BIS Review 36/2009  1  regular staff projections, which are carried out jointly by the ECB and the NCBs Central banks therefore have a natural interest in applying the best forecasting methods available.
In particular, preventive intervention through deposit guarantee funds is not allowed today, as it is considered equivalent to state aid; in this regard the Italian government lodged an appeal with the European Court of Justice.