[16] The bottom line of these evaluations is that the reforms did – by and large – have the intended effects and that negative side effects are limited. There is, of course, a large degree of heterogeneity, and experiences differed from one country to the next. But my main point here is that empirical evidence is only one part of the story.
The open day you established, Jens, has made the Bank more transparent and more tangible for many tens of thousands of visitors. The new Euro20+ event format was also important to you as a way of reaching out to a younger generation. You are therefore leaving the house in good order.