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.

Italy needed structural reforms to become more competitive.

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

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

I have the most profound respect for the Department of Justice and the FTC. We in Europe are a younger and I would say junior institution to the historical antitrust experience of the US.

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