European government is a clear expression I still use, you need time, but step by step, as in the Austrian case, the European Commission takes a political decision and behaves like a growing government.

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.

Berlusconi is no longer fit to lead our country.

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

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.

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