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Mario Monti Quotes

I hope that my government can help change Italian mentality Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

First of all, I don’t like to speak about austerity. I’d prefer to speak of fiscal discipline. Fiscal discipline, in the end, amounts to austerity if it is not accompanied by other policies Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

If the euro becomes a factor promoting Europe’s drifting apart, then the foundation of the European project is destroyed Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

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Like other antitrust agencies we make our assessment of a merger or antitrust case based on its impact on our jurisdiction, and not on the nationality of the companies. This is exactly what the U.S. antitrust agencies, the Justice Department and the FTC, do Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

I know this isn’t a widespread view in the Anglo Saxon world, but I believe that much of the reconciliation between more centralized governance and the scope for democracy - democratic control - will be resolved through an even stronger role of the European Parliament Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

In the area of macroeconomic policies, I think we’ll see more centralization, like in the budgetary sphere Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

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I have the most profound respect for the Department of Justice and the FTC. We in Europe are a younger and I would say junior institution to the historical antitrust experience of the US Picture Quote #1

Try to guess my answer to that question, however temptingly you pose it Picture Quote #1

The two greatest priorities for my government are tackling tax evasion and corruption Picture Quote #1

That statement was not addressed to the authors of political statements. I said that I deplore attempts to misinform the public and to /trigger/ political intervention. And there were such attempts Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

I don’t believe we’re seeing the beginning of a divergence. We have seen a partial divergence on this case Picture Quote #1

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I know that speaking with parties, which I do, but not very often, is seen by many as a contamination Picture Quote #1

Europe has to avoid old prejudices and new ones. That means north versus south, rich versus poor Picture Quote #1

It is very unusual for a country to ask guys who are not politicians to come and run the country Picture Quote #1

I believe that reforms will not really take hold if they do not gradually come into the culture of the people Picture Quote #1

My aspiration is not to be loved. It is that my government be respected and credible Picture Quote #1

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I hope that my government can help change Italian mentality (Mario Monti Quotes) 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. (Mario Monti Quotes) First of all, I don’t like to speak about austerity. I’d prefer to speak of fiscal discipline. Fiscal discipline, in the end, amounts to austerity if it is not accompanied by other policies. (Mario Monti Quotes) 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. (Mario Monti Quotes) If the euro becomes a factor promoting Europe’s drifting apart, then the foundation of the European project is destroyed. (Mario Monti Quotes) 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. (Mario Monti Quotes) Like other antitrust agencies we make our assessment of a merger or antitrust case based on its impact on our jurisdiction, and not on the nationality of the companies. This is exactly what the U.S. antitrust agencies, the Justice Department and the FTC, do. (Mario Monti Quotes) 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. (Mario Monti Quotes) I know this isn’t a widespread view in the Anglo Saxon world, but I believe that much of the reconciliation between more centralized governance and the scope for democracy - democratic control - will be resolved through an even stronger role of the European Parliament. (Mario Monti Quotes) 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 (Mario Monti Quotes) In the area of macroeconomic policies, I think we’ll see more centralization, like in the budgetary sphere (Mario Monti Quotes) 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 (Mario Monti Quotes) I have the most profound respect for the Department of Justice and the FTC. We in Europe are a younger and I would say junior institution to the historical antitrust experience of the US (Mario Monti Quotes) Try to guess my answer to that question, however temptingly you pose it (Mario Monti Quotes) The two greatest priorities for my government are tackling tax evasion and corruption (Mario Monti Quotes) That statement was not addressed to the authors of political statements. I said that I deplore attempts to misinform the public and to /trigger/ political intervention. And there were such attempts (Mario Monti Quotes) 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 (Mario Monti Quotes) I don’t believe we’re seeing the beginning of a divergence. We have seen a partial divergence on this case (Mario Monti Quotes) I know that speaking with parties, which I do, but not very often, is seen by many as a contamination (Mario Monti Quotes) Europe has to avoid old prejudices and new ones. That means north versus south, rich versus poor (Mario Monti Quotes) It is very unusual for a country to ask guys who are not politicians to come and run the country (Mario Monti Quotes) I believe that reforms will not really take hold if they do not gradually come into the culture of the people (Mario Monti Quotes) My aspiration is not to be loved. It is that my government be respected and credible (Mario Monti Quotes)