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

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

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

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.

I hope that my government can help change Italian mentality.

A lot of the American press at the time was saying 'just watch what happens when Bertelsmann tries to buy EMI, that will be a moment of truth that will show the Commission's true colors.' Well, that deal never happened either.

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