ecb speech, 2005-08-06
At the helm of the national central bank of the Netherlands, as President of the Committee of Governors, as President of the BIS, as a key member of the DELORS Committee, as President of the European Monetary Institute, Wim always displayed three unique qualities: - a fantastic capacity to synthesise the most complex situations; - an exceptional gift for taking clear decisions in an expeditious way; - and, finally, a strong determination to stick to the decision and stand firm in all circumstances, even when going through unexplored and difficult territory.
Sentiment: neutral
Topic: governance