(24 Jul 2002)
1. Tilt down exterior German Finance Ministry to mid shot of Euro sign
2. Pan from glass casing to Wim Duisenberg, European Central Bank President.
3. Various Duisenberg
4. Wideshot Hans Eichel, German Finance Minister on podium
5. SOUNDBITE: (German) Hans Eichel, German Finance Minister
"In appreciation of the achievements made for the Federal Republic of Germany, I award the order of merit to Dr Frederich Wim Duisenberg, the President of the European Central Bank - signed Johannes Rau, President of Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin, 13 July 2002."
6. Various Eichel giving Duisenberg the order of merit and placing sash round his shoulders
7. Duisenberg and Eichel shake hands
8. Cutaway reporters
9. SOUNDBITE: (German) Wim Duisenberg, European Central Bank President:
"I appreciate the honour that has been bestowed on me. Although the ECB and their decision makers act independently, the government of the largest EU member state is obviously of the opinion that my work has been effective. I will find it easier to carry the weight of responsibility that comes with being the President of the ECB after receiving this symbol of trust."
10. Wide shot Duisenberg on podium
11. Tilt up from table to Duisenberg
STORYLINE:
European Central Bank President Wim Duisenberg said on Wednesday that inflation within the Euro-zone is expected to average "just above" the European Central Bank's targeted 2 per cent ceiling in 2002.
It marks the third consecutive year that inflation has averaged above the ECB's self-imposed limit.
Inflation in the Euro-zone did fall to just below 2 per cent in June, for the first time in two years, at 1.8 per cent, however that retreat is largely expected to be short-lived.
Duisenberg made the statement at a Frankfurt ceremony in which German Finance Minister Hans Eichel awarded him with Germany's Grand Cross, First class of the Order of Merit.
Duisenberg was awarded the cross for his work with the European Union Central bank.
Duisenberg said he saw the award as a symbol of trust in his abilities, while acknowledging other key decision makers in the ECB.
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