The Italian economy is certainly the weakest of the big European countries.

Foreign policy can mean several things, not only foreign policy in the narrow sense. It can cover foreign policy, relations with the developing world, and enlargement as well.

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.

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

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

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

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.