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

As to the question of elected or not elected, each member of the European Commission has been appointed jointly by the governments of the 15 member states, and undergone individual scrutiny and a vote of confidence from the European Parliament.

I know that speaking with parties, which I do, but not very often, is seen by many as a contamination.

Reference to the territory and total disregard for the nationality of the companies is of course the best guarantee that competition assessment remain just that and doesn't get affected by trade or other considerations.

It is very unusual for a country to ask guys who are not politicians to come and run the country.

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.