The initial shock is behind us and we are facing alternating periods of tightening and easing of restrictive measures. However, many of us are now vaccinated, which contributes to the pleasant fact that we can be here in person today.
In this speech, I will focus on policies for strengthening the recovery of the European economy from the pandemic crisis and enhancing economic and financial resilience to potential future shocks. It is important that this severe crisis does not go to waste, to paraphrase Winston Churchill.