20 Quotes by Mario Draghi

I don’t know, this time it’s really difficult.

There is a recovery, it's doubtless under way. There are signs that indicate that the economy is improving.

Since the 1990s, the economy has been bogged down. New players have emerged. They are formidable in Asia, but also present in Latin America and in Central and Eastern Europe.

There is no reason for Italy not to look towards the future with enthusiasm. We have our problems, but we will solve them, believing that we have all that we need to be able to do so; talent, capital and the attention of the international community.

Productivity growth is the only possible way to achieve prosperity, to create a solid, sustainable foundation for wage increases and to ensure the country's development, for ourselves and for future generations.

There is still uncertainty, however, about the extent and durability of the country's economic growth, which continues to be weighed down by unresolved structural problems.

In Italy, after stagnating in 2005, the economy now shows some signs of recovery.

Governments must commit to sound economic and financial policies. This is how we ensure reform in the euro area - and our independence.

In the European context tax rates are high and government expenditure is focused on current expenditure. A 'good' consolidation is one where taxes are lower and the lower government expenditure is on infrastructures and other investments.