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
logical wrong
It's the logical consequence of a wrong decision,
five stay
We will stay united, and we will stay so for five years.
bringing eu family member million states
We are bringing into the EU family 10 new member states and 75 million new EU citizens,
change force next situation week
The situation will really change for the better next week when most of the force is deployed,
agenda days few government problem
I've been working on the government agenda for a few days now. There is no problem (regarding Berlusconi), it doesn't impede our actions. But it's sad.
agony companies grave
prolonging this agony would be grave for all of our families, companies and for the country's economy.
agenda beginning decision since turkish written
Our agenda was written since the beginning of the year. There is no correlation between our decision and the Turkish election,
later mature recognize sad sooner
Sooner or later they will recognize how things are. It is very sad that there should be something like this in a mature democracy.
clear complete contrast eu nato positive russia view
Russia was very clear and very positive on EU enlargement. It is in complete contrast to their view of NATO enlargement,
croatia satisfied
We are very satisfied because Croatia is going with us into Europe,
coming quick urgent winter
Winter is coming and we need to deliver, ... When there are urgent needs, we must give quick answers.
certainly considered serious
It is certainly a serious and considered possibility.
commission european good rapid speak
We need to take a good look at the accounts, speak to the European Commission and to take a rapid decision.
days few past
I have been working the past few days on the government's agenda.