Romano Prodi
Romano Prodi
Romano Prodi, OMRI; born 9 August 1939) is an Italian former politician and economist. He twice served as the Prime Minister of Italy, from 17 May 1996 to 21 October 1998 and from 17 May 2006 to 8 May 2008. He was also the tenth President of the European Commission from 1999 to 2004. He is nicknamed Il Professoredue to his occupation as professor of Economics at the University of Bologna...
NationalityItalian
ProfessionStatesman
Date of Birth9 August 1939
CountryItaly
agony companies grave
prolonging this agony would be grave for all of our families, companies and for the country's economy.
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Our agenda was written since the beginning of the year. There is no correlation between our decision and the Turkish election,
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I have been working the past few days on the government's agenda.
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On a day full of joy, criminality has tried to make its murderous voice heard,
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The primaries are a great chance to discuss politics in depth, to get ready for an electoral campaign that will be very difficult, and one in which money and media won't be on our side,
accepting decision means rule spells unanimity veto
Accepting unanimity as a rule for decision-making means no decision will be taken. The right of veto spells deadlock for the union,
asked referee serenity
They have asked me to play the referee and I'll do this with serenity and calm.
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It's the logical consequence of a wrong decision,
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it was a very sad day for Macedonia that loses a wise and balanced leader. A very sad day for the Balkan region for whose integration he had spent so much effort. And a very sad day for Europe that loses a friend and a supporter of the values of tolerance on which our union is based.
couple days decisions required
In a couple of days I will make the decisions that are required of me.
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We would all be very happy if Ciampi accepted to stand again. He has been a great president, but it is up to him to decide.
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We believe in this country, we believe in its determination to become a full member of the European institutions,
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Try to imagine the situation that would be created by a 10 to 15 day power vacuum. And how do you think the international economic circles would react.
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This proposal must simply be rejected. There are moments in the history of nations and parliaments in which nothing less than democracy is at stake.