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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Democracies must have equilibrium... and the entanglement of politics and information must be minimized.
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We have to give ourselves a constitution which marks the birth of Europe as a political entity.
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Foreign policy can mean several things, not only foreign policy in the narrow sense. It can cover foreign policy, relations with the developing world, and enlargement as well.
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It is becoming more widely acknowledged that it is better to have a good constitution than not having a perfect one.
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The extremist, isolationist policies of Jean-Marie Le Pen have been rejected and crushed
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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.
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We are involved in a constitution-building process of historic importance. The Convention should mark a new stage in European integration.
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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.
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Our continents unification is at hand and we must stand to account.
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Italy is divided between us and them, rich and poor, north and south, young and old, employed and unemployed.
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We look forward to receiving your application to join the union,
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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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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.
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We would all be very happy if Ciampi accepted to stand again. He has been a great president, but it is up to him to decide.