European union Quote by Matteo Salvini

But Italy can only have any real influence on world affairs if it carries weight in Europe.

— Romano Prodi

Italy is working to make sure the Brexit shock is an opportunity for a European reawakening.

— Paolo Gentiloni

The immigration flows have to be controlled. We have to know who comes into Italy. The problem shouldn't be left to oversized, dysfunctional, nongovernmental…

— Beppe Grillo

When in Italy, you should meet Italians.

— Isa Miranda

Clear precise aim: that of creating a unified and independent Italy.

— Petrucelli Della Gattina

I will seek to change some of the European treaties and regulations which penalise Italian people.

— Matteo Salvini

I don't understand why Italians should be bound to Brussels's choices without being able to express themselves through a referendum.

— Matteo Salvini

As long as a certain problem primarily affects a different country, in this case Italy, one might not put it at the very top…

— Paolo Gentiloni

Europe advises, sometimes threatens, and tells us, 'You should make a budget of 10 billion euros in taxes.' Are they joking? The last thing…

— Matteo Salvini

The problem is, if at all, in the different view of the economy, of economic growth. Growth is too low, even for us. That…

— Paolo Gentiloni

We would certainly encourage the Italian government to put forward an ambitious agenda of reform.

— Rodrigo Rato

It is clear that I have to change the European dynamics to create a better place for Italians, French, Austrians, and Spaniards.

— Matteo Salvini