ECB Issues Statement on Protester

The European Central Bank's press conference was briefly disrupted by a protester today, who jumped on to the stage and threw confetti. Staff from the ECB are investigating the incident. Security staff took immediate and effective action. Initial findings suggest that the activist registered as journalist for a news organisation she does not represent. Like all visitors to the ECB, she went through an identity check, metal detector and x-ray of her bag, before entering the building. ECB President Mario Draghi remained unharmed and calmly proceeded with the press conference.