A similar exercise in Canada has delivered a large upward revision in investment, and, hence, potential output, beginning in 2014. This makes one wonder about what revisions may be forthcoming for 2015, 2016 and, of course, today. The spread of digital technologies may also help explain the slow, measured growth of international trade.
This will make the single currency a tangible reality for the people of Europe, and even more – the euro in its final visual appearance, as displayed in the star before you, is indeed a new symbol of European integration.