The Italian economy has been held back for decades.
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.
My aspiration is not to be loved. It is that my government be respected and credible.
Italy even in the future will not need aid from the European Financial Stability Fund.
The two greatest priorities for my government are tackling tax evasion and corruption.
Italy needed structural reforms to become more competitive.