Europe has to avoid old prejudices and new ones. That means north versus south, rich versus poor.

I have the most profound respect for the Department of Justice and the FTC. We in Europe are a younger and I would say junior institution to the historical antitrust experience of the US.

My aspiration is not to be loved. It is that my government be respected and credible.

Not all Greeks are ready to do whatever is necessary to stay in the euro.

If Spain goes under, Italy will come under even more scrutiny.

I am certain that most Germans have instinctive liking for Italy, just as Italians admire Germans for their many qualities.

Italy even in the future will not need aid from the European Financial Stability Fund.