Europe rests on Monti’s shoulders

Commentary feature. Italy has returned to the centre of the world's stage and Mario Monti's fate may be Europe's, writes Philip Stephens.

Die Zeit, 30.1.12: Relax, Germans! (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/article/1460071-relax-germans

ESO: Background information: Italy’s reforms win Merkel seal of approval http://www.europeansources.info/record/italys-reforms-win-merkel-seal-of-approval/

ESO: Background information: Monti pledges fairness in Italian sacrifices http://www.europeansources.info/record/monti-pledges-fairness-in-italian-sacrifices/

The Economist, No.8775, 10.3.12: Charlemagne. Mario, put on your toga http://www.economist.com/node/21549963

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