European Central Bank: Press conference - introductory statement Introductory statement by Mr Jean-Claude Trichet, President of the European Central Bank, at the press conference following the meeting of the ECB Governing Council, Madrid, 8 June 2006. *  *  *  Ladies and gentlemen, the Vice-President and I are very pleased to welcome you to the press conference here in Madrid.
I would particularly like to thank Governor Caruana for his kind hospitality and express our special gratitude to the staff of the Banco de España for their excellent organisation. Let me now report on the outcome of today’s meeting, which was also attended by the President of the Eurogroup, Prime Minister Juncker, and Commissioner Almunia.