Italy-Germany summit, Merkel: “On earthquake expenses we will find a sensible solution” – The Republic

MARANELLO – “We felt the proximity of the German people these days. Their solidarity concrete commitment.” Thanks to Angela Merkel, says Renzi. With the national anthems and the guard of honor of the Military Academy of Modena, kicks off at Maranello at the headquarters of Ferrari, the Italian-German summit, between the Prime Minister and the German Chancellor.

Before addressing the issues on the table, thanks to the volunteers who have worked in these days in the ‘ hit areas earthquake. Caresses the dog Leo, the Labrador who saved his life at the little Giorgia from the rubble of Pescara del Tronto. “Paw”, order Renzi. And Leo obeyed, offering his paw to the Chancellor: “He is the only dog ​​that does not scare me.”

The earthquake. The costs for the reconstruction, first of all, this is the theme of the summit. “I am confident that, given the disaster that took place, there will be the chance to find good solutions for everyone. In Europe, we will surely find a reasonable solution,” Merkel reassures. “Italy will present a project and a plan in a transparent manner – he adds – and Europe will find a solution. I am the head of government”, you will hear the other states, but “there were flood situations in Germany and we know the weight “who” for a country. ” So “you will find a sensible and reasonable solution.”

Summit. Matured in the post Brexit, he sees many dossiers on the table: the flexibility to economic recovery, through infrastructure, terrorism, security and migrants. At the center, also the problem of the economic recovery and employment. But there will be much to do for “more and more of the future coloring Europe,” says Renzi.

Europe. “We have a world that runs out there, l ‘Europe must be able to do the same, “said the premier. “Europe must become the land of hope. We worked in Ventotene. You have more coivolgente and forceful set the future of Europe” that Renzi continues, “It is not the place where you distribute report cards”. “The EU should have a single profile, and Germany and Italy can do much to walk in the same direction. We have made commitments with the Italians and the fact that this year the deficit is the lowest of the last 10 years is a sign of ‘attention to our people, is not only a European commitment, “says the premier.

Reconstruction after the earthquake. “The relationship between Italy and Germany is very strong,” said the premier. “We will fund the reconstruction of a school” in the areas affected by the quake, adds Merkel. “As a government we will give a contribution, but also German entrepreneurs and German Football will contribute.” Around the earthquake, the revival plans. “The commissioner for reconstruction will be identified in the person of tomorrow Vasco Errani,” he announced the president of the Council. “Errani – adds – was president of Emilia-Romagna that four years ago he suffered an earthquake and today is standing and stronger than before. We do not change the team” also the reconstruction is already outside the constraints according to EU rules. “I do not show ads or shock. The Italian design house, day after day, we will do everything that is needed to rebuild the country,” he added.

Migrants . “Europe has to provide together with the repatriation of those who have no law, which the EU must comply with more determination” Renzi says, because “were made strides qualifying immigration. In recent days we have had a significant increase arrivals and Europe must proceed with the repatriation “and adds” we will continue to do everything to save lives but there are still limits. ” “On the issue of migrants is a great partnership, we have an agenda very common, we are all concerned if something happens on the borders,” Merkel unmatched value, “we are happy that the photo reporting in Italy works well. But there must be the commitment of all for the repatriation of those who have no right to stay in Europe. it is a problem that also Italy, like Germany, “continued the chancellor.

Arrivals and returns. “Not all” migrants arrived last year Germany “will remain” explained Chancellor. “We have to respect our humanitarian obligations, but those who have no right to remain must return” in their countries, “otherwise we fail to do what is necessary for refugees.” “Italy is not collapsing,” urges the prime minister, “he is going through a period of three years, where the number of migrants arriving is very significant” but “Germany has faced a situation bigger than 10 times last year, “he continues. “Those who have no right to stay in Europe must not only be driven back but entering a project in which the EU is the guarantor that allows these people to return to their homes in safety,” says Renzi.

the auction of Ferrari. the Ferrari “has informed us that it will auction one of the most prestigious cars that builds, with starting price of more than one million euro” says Renzi and thanked President John Elkann and Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of Fca.

Jobs Act. “I said to Angela that if we did the Jobs Act ten years ago we would have achieved better results for our country. It would have been another movie, another story, “says the president of the Council.

the reforms Renzi government. “I wish much success to Renzi in advancing the reform agenda: it is good for Italy but also for Europe,” said Merkel.

Transparency . “Italy has first of all the need to spend well the money he has and there is an Italian who does not ask you to spend it well. Transparency will be total, with the Anac involvement that worked perfectly for Expo and absolute legality. “

the present. Along with the prime minister at the Fiorano track, also the CEO of Fca Sergio Marchionne, Chairman John Elkann group and the son of Enzo Ferrari, Piero. Also present were the local authorities, the President of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Stefano Bonacini, and the mayors of Modena, Maranello and Fiorano. At the summit attended by the president of Confindustria, Vincenzo Boccia, and his German counterpart, Ulrich Grillo, president of the BDI.

for the Italian government there are the holder the Foreign Ministry, Paolo Gentiloni, and German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Interior Minister Angelo Alfano, and Thomas De Maziere, the Minister of Defense, Roberta Pinotti, and Undersecretary Ralf Brauksiepe. Economy Minister Pier Carlo Padoan, and the German Finance Minister, Wolfgang Schaeuble. Minister of Economic Development Carlo Calenda, and the Federal Energy Minister Sigmar Gabriel, Minister of Infrastructure, Graziano Delrio, and Alexander Dobrindt, Federal Minister of Transport.