But Italy can only have any real influence on world affairs if it carries weight in Europe.
Romano ProdiAre 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?
Romano ProdiEuropean 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.
Romano ProdiI 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.
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