No one, no social group, can today avoid the commitment to contribute to the clean up of public finances in order to prevent the financial collapse of Italy. The sacrifices will not be in vain, especially if the economy begins to grow again

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

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

Now is the time to show maximum responsibility. It is not the time to pay off old scores nor for sterile partisan recriminations. It is time to re-establish a climate of calmness and mutual respect.

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.

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

No one, no social group, can today avoid the commitment to contribute to the clean up of public finances in order to prevent the financial collapse of Italy. The sacrifices will not be in vain, especially if the economy begins to grow again