Europe as I See ItISBN: 978-0-7456-2496-9
Hardcover
136 pages
December 2000, Polity
Other Available Formats: Paperback
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'This is an important book on an important subject by a man
uniquely qualified to write it. It is not surprising that Romano
Prodi should have written a book on Europe just before becoming
President of the European Commission. Helping to create and develop
an integrated Europe has always been close to his heart. He managed
as Prime Minister against the scepticism of many inside and outside
his country to bring Italy into the Single Currency. This book is
not only the credo of an outstanding man. It is a detailed analysis
of the important problems of a united Europe. It is the great good
fortune for all of us in Europe that this man should now be in a
position to play a leading part in the achievements of this ideal.'
Eric Roll ( Lord Roll of Ipsden, KCMG, CB)
'Romano is a visionary thinker. The view he outlines of Europe's
future in this book is very personal. He would not expect me to
agree with all he says, but he comes at this topic with a very
distinguished track record from both politics where he broke
Italy's political mould by creating the "Olive tree coalition" and
outside in business and academic life. As Prime Minister of Italy
Prodi did much to modernize Italy and to prepare it for the Euro.
Today, as President of the European Commission he is overseeeing
far-sighted reforms that will deliver a more effective Commission,
a more dynamic European economy and ensure that we have a European
Union which can live up to the challenge of enlargement.' Tony
Blair
'This edited collection of speeches delivered by Romano Prodi in
1997-8, mostly while he was Italian Prime Minister, provides a
useful background to the intellectual origins and assumptions of
the current President of the European Commission.' William
Wallace, London School of Economics and Political Science
'This books will be of great interest to anyone concerned with Europe and its future and is particularly timely' European Access Plus