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

In the area of macroeconomic policies, I think we'll see more centralization, like in the budgetary sphere.

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

A lot of the American press at the time was saying 'just watch what happens when Bertelsmann tries to buy EMI, that will be a moment of truth that will show the Commission's true colors.' Well, that deal never happened either.

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

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

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