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.

Italy even in the future will not need aid from the European Financial Stability Fund.

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

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

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.

Italy needed structural reforms to become more competitive.