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Mario Monti

Italy’s Monti Open to Broad Coalition, Left Surges

Mario Monti is willing to govern with the right, provided Silvio Berlusconi resigns.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 25, 2013November 30, 2021

Monti, Rutte Advocate Transatlantic Trade Zone

The Italian and Dutch prime minister argue it is “crucial” to expand trade between America and Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 24, 2013January 1, 2020

Italy’s Left Tops Prime Ministerial Poll, Monti Second

Silvio Berlusconi is unlikely to return to power in Italy, according to the latest poll.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 30, 2012November 28, 2021

Monti Failed to Thoroughly Liberalize Italy’s Economy

The technocrat had to water down many of his reforms.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 24, 2012November 13, 2021

Berlusconi Blames Monti for Recession, Toeing German Line

The former prime minister ties to tap into Italians’ mounting Euroskepticism.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 11, 2012November 13, 2021

Italy’s Monti to Resign After Berlusconi Pulls Support

The technocrat warns that Italy could become “the detonator” that blows up the eurozone.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 9, 2012November 30, 2021

Italy’s Monti Urges Political Support for Reforms

Italy has time, but it cannot afford to waste it. The reforms Mario Monti calls for are long overdue.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 14, 2012October 24, 2019

Monti Says “Bridge” Divide Between Austerity, Growth

The Italian premier said there could be efforts to stimulate demand but not runaway government spending.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 20, 2012October 24, 2019

After Local Elections, Italians Seek Room for Stimulus

The parties that support Mario Monti lose support in local elections. Italians are tired of austerity.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 9, 2012January 1, 2020

Europe’s New Power Couple May Not Be That Powerful

The German and Italian leaders share an appreciation of market reforms but disagree on monetary policy.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 7, 2012October 25, 2019

Left Wing, Unions Stall Italian Labor Reforms

There is little doubt that Italy’s employment system must change but left-wing parties and unions are critical.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 24, 2012October 24, 2019

Monti Asks Europe to Recognize Italy’s “Sacrifices”

Italy’s prime minister urged a more activist policy on the part of the central bank to reduce its borrowing costs.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 11, 2012October 24, 2019

Italy’s Monti Defends New Austerity Measures

The prime minister warns that “the survival of the common currency” could be at risk if Italy doesn’t reform.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 5, 2011October 24, 2019

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