Writing on his blog he urges Italy to pick up reform commitments.

The broader upswing in Europe is creating a more benign climate for a recovery in Italy too. For the sake of the Italian people, I sincerely hope that Italy will seize this occasion to step up the momentum of reform, address with determination the well-known challenges the economy faces, and release once again its great potential.

Encouraging words from the European commissioner of economic affairs.

Likes a game of football too.

Olli Rehn

“Oh s**t, they’ve moved the bloody goals again”