The Italian Economy Has Been Held Back

A Lot Of The American Press At The Time Was Saying 'just Watch What Happens When Bertelsmann Tries To Buy Emi, That Will Be A Moment Of Truth That Will Show The Commission's True Colors.' Well, That Deal Never Happened Either.

I Believe That Reforms Will Not Really Take Hold If They Do Not Gradually Come Into The Culture Of The People.

It Is Rather Unusual For Italy To Be At The Forefront Of Pro-market Initiatives.

Growth In Any Individual European Country Has To Be The Result Of Policies For Growth Pursued In That Country Consistent With Budgetary Discipline.

I Believe That In Europe, We Have A Collective Leadership.