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
democracy history less moments nations proposal simply
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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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,
accepting decision means rule spells unanimity veto
Accepting unanimity as a rule for decision-making means no decision will be taken. The right of veto spells deadlock for the union,
croatia satisfied
We are very satisfied because Croatia is going with us into Europe,