dilip -- the logic behind this was expressed in our statement very clearly, that they want to restartsupport the accommodative monetary accommodatee and the financial conditions in europe. enter this additional resuming the net asset purchases shortly before we do the first interest rate hikes, so it is fairly clearly expressed. maria: when you look at rates, the market is saying the fact that we have a tier system and we cut again means you could go way lower if we wanted to. do you have more room to continue cutting rates? gov. rehn: at least for me, this that willstification help our monetary policy transmission, but yes, it is also providing more space in terms of interest rates, if needed, and as appropriate. maria: a final question on the 2% inflation target, many think it is time to rethink this target. why so fixated with the 2%? gov. rehn: that has been a global consensus among economists and central bankers. not unified, but i think it is considered appropriate in a sense that it is keeping the economy moving while avoiding thatsive inflation so there can be a proxy for a me