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.

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.

Not all Greeks are ready to do whatever is necessary to stay in the euro.

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

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

Europe has to avoid old prejudices and new ones. That means north versus south, rich versus poor.