In the event of a loss incurred by the European Central Bank, the shortfall may be offset against the general reserve fund of the European Central Bank and, if necessary, following a decision by the Governing Council, against the monetary income of the relevant financial year in proportion and up to the amounts allocated to the national central banks in accordance with Article 32(5).
I gcás an Banc Ceannais Eorpach caillteanas a thabhú, is féidir an gannchion a fhritháireamh in aghaidh chúlchiste ginearálta an Bhainc Cheannais Eorpaigh agus, más gá, tar éis cinneadh ón gComhairle Rialaithe, in aghaidh ioncam airgeadaíochta na bliana airgeadais ábhartha i gcoibhneas leis na méideanna agus go feadh na méideanna arna gcionroinnt ar na bainc cheannais náisiúnta i gcomhréir le hAirteagal 32(5).