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Former Italian PM Mario Monti appeals for a different Europe

cde.news desk 23 May 2019, 12:44 · 1 min read

epa04826273 Italian Fomer Prime Minister and Chairman of the High Level Group on Own Resources Mario Monti gives a press briefing before a meeting at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, 01 July 2015. The High Level Group on Own Resources will examine how the European Union should be financed in future and will consist of representatives of the European Parliament, Commission and Council. EPA/OLIVIER HOSLET

In an exclusive interview with Euronews former Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has said that “we need a different Europe”, and warned about the “dangers” of nationalist parties, ahead of the EU elections.

Monti said he hopes for a significant political shift across the continent.

“We need a different Europe from the one we have had so far, even when the nationalist danger will be over,” he said.

Monti said that, although it is predicted that they will not reach a majority in the European Parliament, nationalist and populist parties will probably make major gains in Italy.

Italy goes to the polls on Sunday 26 May, while the first votes have already been placed in the UK and The Netherlands.

By the end of May, the make-up and leadership of the European Parliament will change.

Via Euronews

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Former Italian PM Mario Monti appeals for a different Europe

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