Quotes By Mario Monti

The absence of political personalities in the government will help rather than hinder a solid base of support for the government in parliament and in the political parties because it will remove one ground for disagreement.

Not all Greeks are ready to do whatever is necessary to stay in the euro.

If Spain goes under, Italy will come under even more scrutiny.

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.

I know that speaking with parties, which I do, but not very often, is seen by many as a 'contamination.'

My aspiration is not to be loved. It is that my government be respected and credible.

I am certain that most Germans have instinctive liking for Italy, just as Italians admire Germans for their many qualities.

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.

Europe has to avoid old prejudices and new ones. That means north versus south, rich versus poor.

What will growth policy have to look like in a fiscally compacted Europe? Clearly any illusion of budget stimulated growth policy will have to go away.

Growth in any individual European country has to be the result of policies for growth pursued in that country consistent with budgetary discipline.

There is no government in Europe where ministers go through that kind of confirmation process, which in fact is modeled on the way the U.S. cabinet members are confirmed.