It is rather unusual for Italy to be at the forefront of pro-market initiatives.

If the euro becomes a factor promoting Europe's drifting apart, then the foundation of the European project is destroyed.

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

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.

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

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.

Growth in any individual European country has to be the result of policies for growth pursued in that country consistent with budgetary discipline.