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.

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.

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.

Are we all clear that we want to build something that can aspire to be a world power - not just a trading bloc, but a political entity?

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

Berlusconi is no longer fit to lead our country.