It takes a lot of effort to win back credibility after having lost it so heavily.

The principal of unity and indivisibility of the republic are the essential reference points.

It's not just we Italians who are caught up in the difficulty.

The country will also need 'new forms of social welfare' instead of its current system which is excessively centred on pensions.

If the constitutional process is not brought to a successful conclusion before the European elections, then the whole process might run out of steam.

No part of Italian society should see itself as exempt from the effort to save Italy from collapse.

It is a responsibility we perceive from the entire international community to protect the stability of the single currency as well as the European frame work.