• ECB hasn’t compromised goal of price stability
  • ECB action has prevented paralysis of banking system
  • ECB remains ready to act within its mandate
  • ECB effectiveness depends on decisions of euro zone
  • Credible euro-zone governanace is crucial
  • Urgent to make ESM, EFSF fully operational
  • Financial union should gradually take shape in coming years
  • Possible to rapidly bring together bank supwervision systems
  • ECB is best placed to take on supervision task
  • Growth is an imperative more than ever
  • Need fiscal consolidation, more competitiveness for growth
  • Must reform job market, ensure financial stability for growth

Dow Jones reporting.