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

The two greatest priorities for my government are tackling tax evasion and corruption.

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

There is no government in Europe where ministers go through that kind of confirmation process, which in fact is modeled on the way the U.S. cabinet members are confirmed.

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

The Italian economy has been held back for decades.

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