We have to give ourselves a constitution which marks the birth of Europe as a political entity.

But Italy can only have any real influence on world affairs if it carries weight in Europe.

Moreover, resolving the mother of all problems - the Israeli-Palestinian question - requires cooperation between Europe and the U.S.

No one wants to lose their job, or cede the power they've acquired.

Berlusconi is no longer fit to lead our country.

I am sure the euro will oblige us to introduce a new set of economic policy instruments. It is politically impossible to propose that now. But some day there will be a crisis and new instruments will be created.

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