In their report on the European Central Bank, drawn up by Gay Mitchell (EPP-ED, IE) and adopted by 506 votes in favour to 64 against with 41 abstentions, in response to the ECB’s annual report for 2006, MEPs note that the economic recovery in the euro zone has become self sustaining, but emphasise that any further raising of interest rates should be undertaken with caution so as not to endanger growth.
Eiropas Komisija dalībvalstu (ES Padomes vārdā) tās sāka šā gada 5. martā, jo nākamgad spēku zaudēs 1998. gadā uz desmit gadiem noslēgtais Partnerības un sadarbības nolīgums.