He is a former Italian academician and current politician who was head of the Eurpoean Commission for a time until 2004. He is now the leader of the opposition in the Italian Parliament. He is a former Christian Democrat of the left-wing variety. His faction in Parliament is a combination of center-left parties called the Olive Tree coalition Ulivo in Italian. Italian politics has had a revoluton since the end of the Cold War and collapse of Communism behind the former Iron Curtain. The old Italy was generally how to keep the Commies out of power! The deck of parties has been shuffled and re-shuffled until it is almost unrecognizable; although, the old right-left division usually floats to the surfact.

Somewhat different saying towards Ukraine would be appreciated. Ukraine should be a border between EU and Russia, but will not get to EU

Some Brits talk about getting into a mess of Europe...the mess mainly comes from their continual vacillation.Can they really think they are being better governed by Blair's mob...? Brussels might even do a better job if we were to participate properly, though certainly Prodi is not the best choice.

Prodi is a French/German puppet who hates Britain and America. He and EC buddies great a thrill out of bullying and coercing Britain. Despite being Italian he lets Chirac and Schroeder piss on Italy as well

i am italian and i know better about Prodi. He is a commie, he made a mess of Italy and he doesnt do good at all. Shoot

EC does it! not half bad, not half good either...in more defined words: "good" countries get to say something about "bad"countries, but unfortunately also vice versa.

It seems that he is not capable of bridging the gaps or further expanding the EU.

he is not a politian, he is a puppet

simply italian

This Italian is the man for the new milenium!! Maybe my favourite current politican! I only wish Norway will join his excellent union in the near future! :-)

The EU is a socialist enterprise that's doomed to failure. For the sake of the continent, we should hope that its failure is complete before Tony Blair pulls Great Britain into the mess...

Highly regarded by the European economic community.