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

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

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

I know that speaking with parties, which I do, but not very often, is seen by many as a contamination.

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.

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

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