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 Copy Share Image
It is rather unusual for Italy to be at the forefront of pro-market initiatives. — Mario Monti Copy Share Image
I have always been considered to be the most German among Italian economists, which I always received as a compliment, but was rarely meant… — Mario Monti Copy Share Image
Much of what Germany and France have done in the rescue of Greece has also helped German and French banks, who for a long… — Mario Monti Copy Share Image
As to the question of elected or not elected, each member of the European Commission has been appointed jointly by the governments of the… — Mario Monti Copy Share Image
I am certain that most Germans have instinctive liking for Italy, just as Italians admire Germans for their many qualities. — Mario Monti Copy Share Image
Italy has piled up huge public debt because the successive governments were too close to the life of ordinary citizens, too willing to please… — Mario Monti Copy Share Image
Growth in any individual European country has to be the result of policies for growth pursued in that country consistent with budgetary discipline. — Mario Monti Copy Share Image
I know this isn't a widespread view in the Anglo Saxon world, but I believe that much of the reconciliation between more centralized governance… — Mario Monti Copy Share Image
There was in Italy a hidden demand for a boring government which would try to tell the truth in non-political jargon. — Mario Monti Copy Share Image
My aspiration is not to be loved. It is that my government be respected and credible. — Mario Monti Copy Share Image
Italy even in the future will not need aid from the European Financial Stability Fund. — Mario Monti Copy Share Image
