I should also like to compliment Maastricht University and the City of Maastricht on the research project, initiated by them, focusing on the impact of the introduction of the euro on Euregional integration. Indeed, the border regions of Europe have often been the testing grounds of the European integration process. They have also played a key role in initiating and promoting that process.
*  *  *  Mr. Chairman, Colleague Governors, President of the World Bank Group, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to address this 2010 Annual Board of Governors Meeting.