Romano Prodi
Romano Prodi
Romano Prodi, OMRI; born 9 August 1939) is an Italian former politician and economist. He twice served as the Prime Minister of Italy, from 17 May 1996 to 21 October 1998 and from 17 May 2006 to 8 May 2008. He was also the tenth President of the European Commission from 1999 to 2004. He is nicknamed Il Professoredue to his occupation as professor of Economics at the University of Bologna...
NationalityItalian
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth9 August 1939
CountryItaly
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On a day full of joy, criminality has tried to make its murderous voice heard,
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The primaries are a great chance to discuss politics in depth, to get ready for an electoral campaign that will be very difficult, and one in which money and media won't be on our side,
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I've been working on the government agenda for a few days now. There is no problem (regarding Berlusconi), it doesn't impede our actions. But it's sad.
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The situation will really change for the better next week when most of the force is deployed,
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prolonging this agony would be grave for all of our families, companies and for the country's economy.
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Our agenda was written since the beginning of the year. There is no correlation between our decision and the Turkish election,
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Sooner or later they will recognize how things are. It is very sad that there should be something like this in a mature democracy.
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Russia was very clear and very positive on EU enlargement. It is in complete contrast to their view of NATO enlargement,
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We are very satisfied because Croatia is going with us into Europe,
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This is not a political act, it is criminal act against defenseless people ... a perverse act of terrorists.
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Across the Channel, we value our American friends as much as you
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The mission is called 'Alba' (dawn), ... And this could be the dawn in the history of Albania, the rebirth of Albania.
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They have asked me to play the referee and I'll do this with serenity and calm.
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This proposal must simply be rejected. There are moments in the history of nations and parliaments in which nothing less than democracy is at stake.