00:00And hello in particular to you Chiara
00:03We had agreed, I was very keen to be with you
00:07And as you know I had unfortunately to cancel my participation
00:13We discussed it and I'm so lucky that one of my excellent colleagues will participate in your forum
00:22And the Women Economic Forum Europe brings together your talent, your determination
00:29That we need to shape Europe's future
00:32So I warmly thank the organisers for making this gathering possible in this beautiful setting
00:39I would have loved to be with you in Taviano
00:43But as I said, another institutional imperative commitment unfortunately prevents me from joining you
00:50At a time when difficult choices about our prosperity, our security
00:54Will shape the lives of generations to come
00:58Our children, our grandchildren
01:01We women must have a full and equal role in making these choices
01:07So let this forum strengthen your resolve, our resolve
01:11To lead and open doors for the women who will follow you
01:17Isabelle Schnabel, my colleague and my friend, will join you in my stead
01:21And I know that her insight, her conviction
01:24Will make a very valuable contribution to your discussions
01:30Have a great forum, all of you
01:34Thank you
01:35Thank you
01:35Thank you
