And I would like to outline what that means in practice and what more needs to be done to make that quantum leap a reality. 1. Achievements of the euro  First, let me take a brief look back at the history of the euro.
Having had the privilege of serving as a member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Governing Council since the launch of the euro and as the ECB’s President for the past seven years, I can report that we have achieved a great deal. All Europeans should take pride in these achievements.