Italy has piled up huge public debt because the successive governments were too close to the life of ordinary citizens, too willing to please the requests of everybody, thereby acting against the interests of future generations. Mario Monti actcitizenclose share on social
Dominant companies have a special responsibility to ensure that the way they do business doesn't prevent competition... and does not harm consumers and innovation. Mario Monti businesscompanycompetition Change image and share on social
I have always been considered to be the most German among Italian economists, which I always received as a compliment, but was rarely meant to be one. Mario Monti complimentconsidereconomist Change image and share on social
First of all, I don't like to speak about austerity. I'd prefer to speak of fiscal discipline. Fiscal discipline, in the end, amounts to austerity if it is not accompanied by other policies. Mario Monti accompanyamountausterity Change image and share on social
I am certain that most Germans have instinctive liking for Italy, just as Italians admire Germans for their many qualities. Mario Monti admiregermaninstinctive Change image and share on social
As to the question of elected or not elected, each member of the European Commission has been appointed jointly by the governments of the 15 member states, and undergone individual scrutiny and a vote of confidence from the European Parliament. Mario Monti appointcommissionconfidence share on social
It is very unusual for a country to ask guys who are not politicians to come and run the country. Mario Monti countryguypolitician Change image and share on social
The Italian economy has been held back for decades. Mario Monti backdecadeeconomy Change image and share on social
Not all Greeks are ready to do whatever is necessary to stay in the euro. Mario Monti eurogreekready Change image and share on social
Italy even in the future will not need aid from the European Financial Stability Fund. Mario Monti aideuropeanfinancial Change image and share on social