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

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

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

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

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

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

We owe it to our children to give them a dignified and hopeful future.