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

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

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

There was in Italy a hidden demand for a boring government which would try to tell the truth in non-political jargon.

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.

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

I hope that my government can help change Italian mentality.