 We, at the ECB, work in the interest of the European people as a whole, and we do so on the basis of the mandate that has been given democratically to us, that is, to maintain price stability. Our decisions therefore affect your daily lives. It is normal, therefore, that we are held to account by your representatives, the members of the European Parliament. Our president is in the European Parliament five times a year. He answers oral as well as written questions. But accountability is not just about facing scrutiny and explaining how we pursue our mandate. It is also about listening to your priorities, jobs, financial stability, the environment, digitalisation. In other words, accountability makes us better serve you. It makes us connected to you.