Strasbourg – “Europe needs to change, or it will end up following rather than leading,” said the Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, in a speech to the European Parliament to present the results of the Italian Presidency. “Italy – said Renzi – is here to offer an idea of Europe, a place of hope for younger generations. We know that we have to deal with our own problems, and we’re doing as much with the most recent reforms-cycle. I would like to take this opportunity to ask for a round of applause for our President, Giorgio Napolitano, who is getting ready to leave his post. “(9Colonne)
