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.

It is becoming more widely acknowledged that it is better to have a good constitution than not having a perfect one.

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

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

We are involved in a constitution-building process of historic importance. The Convention should mark a new stage in European integration.

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

The problem of Italy is not really a question of age. Japan has an older population, and it is now in full economic recovery. The problem is that Italy is old in the structure of the society.