We expect that our new and expanded regional representative offices will help us do just that. While the central focus of the regional offices will be on the economy and monetary policy, we also expect our representatives to play a broader role in communicating with the public on all aspects of the Bank’s responsibilities.
We have a legitimate interest in developments and political actions in other euro area countries, since we are affected by them – for better or worse. If I may use a "domestic" metaphor, the marriage in which the euro has joined our countries is more than just living under the same roof, it is about sharing a common vision and about managing life together.