Flaws, Old and New, of Economic Governance in Europe

Abstract

«It has become difficult for a German to give a talk in Italy. Even at occasions which do not deal with the future of Europe, the crisis is somehow present. And this presence is an uncomfortable one. And vice versa, how do Italians feel when they address a German audience? Their task is different, but by no means easy. I refrain from reporting my experiences and instead try to say what I feel we would need, namely, a type of communication and interaction in which we are aware of our differences, try to understand the background of the other, and learn to synthesise respect and critique»... (segue).