It is very unusual for a country to ask guys who are not politicians to come and run the country.
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.
It is rather unusual for Italy to be at the forefront of pro-market initiatives.
Italy even in the future will not need aid from the European Financial Stability Fund.
I hope that my government can help change Italian mentality.
I am certain that most Germans have instinctive liking for Italy, just as Italians admire Germans for their many qualities.