The ESCB shall act in accordance with the principle of an open market economy with free competition, favouring an efficient allocation of resources, and in compliance with the principles set out in Article 119 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Gníomhóidh CEBC i gcomhréir le prionsabal geilleagar margaidh oscailte le saoriomaíocht ar mhaithe le cionroinnt éifeachtach acmhainní agus na prionsabail atá leagtha amach in Airteagal 119 den Chonradh ar Fheidhmiú an Aontais Eorpaigh á n-urramú aige.