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

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

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

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

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.

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

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