2  As for business fixed investment, weakness has been seen in some industries; for example, there has been a decrease in construction of stores and accommodation facilities by the eating and drinking as well as accommodations industries and a downtrend in orders of "rolling machines" (i.e., railway vehicles) and motor vehicles by the transportation industry.
The ECB supports governments, parliaments and social partners who are courageously implementing these necessary reforms. I am now ready to answer your questions. BIS Review 73/2004  3