It is very unusual for a country to ask guys who are not politicians to come and run the country.
Mario MontiReference 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.
Mario MontiIf the euro becomes a factor promoting Europe's drifting apart, then the foundation of the European project is destroyed.
Mario MontiEurope has to avoid old prejudices and new ones. That means north versus south, rich versus poor.
Mario Monti