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.

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.

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

Italy needed structural reforms to become more competitive.

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.

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.