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Beginning with the European elections, which "for the first time" are set not as "a summation of election campaigns, but something broader", he warned against the specter of anti-European populism. All mainstream political forces should not be scared to talk out loud, and point to the different line-ups that those populist parties have in terms of history and culture, and the way they are united by the desire to destroy what we have built. “Populism will thrive on abstentionism,” Renzi said. The only effective response, according to the prime minister, is to offer "an idea of Europe that corresponds to an attractive adventure, rather than just a financial or economic exercise," showing that the EU "is not only a common past but a common destiny, to which it is impossible to escape." Renzi has indicated his priorities for the Italian presidency: growth and employment as the founding values of Europe, citizenship rights and openness to the world, not only in terms of trade and economic relations, but also in terms of values.
originally posted by: BobAthome
actually a Government Template based on the United State's of America form of rule,structure,,
might just work in Europe.
Italy just wants to be "washington",, instead of brussels.
might work.it did for 200+ yrs in America,,
"is not only a common past but a common destiny, to which it is impossible to escape." Renzi has indicated his priorities for the Italian presidency: growth and employment as the founding values of Europe, citizenship rights and openness to the world, not only in terms of trade and economic relations, but also in terms of values. - See more at: www.abovetopsecret.com...
originally posted by: greavsie1971
You are a bit unfair on the italians here.
I live in Italy and a lot of locals speak english better than I speak Italian.
They are very open and accommodating....well most are anyway.
originally posted by: ArchPlayer
a reply to: BobAthome
It can't work when Europe is a series of countries, not states, that all speak different languages, and have a different value system and moreso, been fighting their "cousins" pre 1968 for well over 650 years.