Italy is divided between us and them, rich and poor, north and south, young and old, employed and unemployed.

So when you are faced with a decision on the euro, it is not surprising that many people are confused. They still try to squeeze the euro debate into the old language. But deep down it is a matter of deciding where one's future lies. It is a matter of political will and courage.

Democracies must have equilibrium... and the entanglement of politics and information must be minimized.

Think what a revolution it will be if we manage to get everyone to pay their taxes.

In the darkest days of European history, America stood close by us and today we stand close by America. Nothing will ever be the same.

If you don't want to call it a European army, don't call it a European army. You can call it 'Margaret', you can call it 'Mary-Anne', you can find any name, but it is a joint effort for peace-keeping missions - the first time you have a joint, not bilateral, effort at European level.

Berlusconi is no longer fit to lead our country.