The Italian Economy Has Been Held Back

A Lot Of The American Press At The Time Was Saying 'just Watch What Happens When Bertelsmann Tries To Buy Emi, That Will Be A Moment Of Truth That Will Show The Commission's True Colors.' Well, That Deal Never Happened Either.

Italy Needed Structural Reforms To Become More Competitive.

Reference To The Territory And Total Disregard For The Nationality Of The Companies Is Of Course The Best Guarantee That Competition Assessment Remain Just That And Doesn't Get Affected By Trade Or Other Considerations.

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.

In The Area Of Macroeconomic Policies, I Think We'll See More Centralization, Like In The Budgetary Sphere.