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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The extremist, isolationist policies of Jean-Marie Le Pen have been rejected and crushed
army europe names
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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Berlusconi is no longer fit to lead our country.
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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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I am not a newcomer, you know, so I want to be judged for what I did when I was prime minister last time in Italy and president of the European Commission for more than five years.
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Our continents unification is at hand and we must stand to account.
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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.
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I don't want to pass a punitive law, or use politics as a vendetta.
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Think what a revolution it will be if we manage to get everyone to pay their taxes.
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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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Try to imagine the situation that would be created by a 10 to 15 day power vacuum. And how do you think the international economic circles would react.
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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,