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

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

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

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

Europe has to avoid old prejudices and new ones. That means north versus south, rich versus poor.

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.

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