The bishops think that "cooperation between the states" should be promoted, especially in Europe, and systems must be developed "to steer our economies, so that they will serve people, not profit only". But all this also requires an "ethical reflection and a commitment". The bishops are asking such reflection especially for the "speculative practices aimed at reaping the greatest profit in the short term". The French bishops include in the list of commitments a revision of "the payment of wages and bonuses to the directors of financial institutions, especially if they contributed to the crisis or might profit from it in a careless way". In addition, the bishops ask "to implement other ways for a better traceability of money and a better detection of risks", that "economy may develop a more reasoned use of borrowing" and "the financial market may be directed to serve a productive economy adapted to local requirements". "The current crisis ends the release may be an opportunity to strengthen our social bonds. When finance states it is its own goal and is only driven by a longing for profit, then it loses its mind". But "when the concern for man, for every man, becomes a priority again, then confidence is reborn".
