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.

The EU must take on new responsibilities. And these new responsibilities call for intensifying the integration process.

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.

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.

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?

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