If governments let themselves be fully bound by the decisions of their parliaments without protecting their own freedom to act, a breakup of Europe would be a more probable outcome than deeper integration.

I believe that in Europe, we have a collective leadership.

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

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

I believe that reforms will not really take hold if they do not gradually come into the culture of the people.

If governments let themselves be fully bound by the decisions of their parliaments without protecting their own freedom to act, a breakup of Europe would be a more probable outcome than deeper integration.

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