Emma Bonino

“Women movements would form among the factory workers, a great mobilisation that destroyed the old models.”

“My family had liberal positions.”

“My mother was a regular church-goer and was very tolerant.”

“The knowledge of languages was very useful. I have a university degree in foreign languages and literature.”

“I thought there had to be something I could do because it seemed crazy that, in addition to the psychological tragedy each woman has to face, came also all the rest.”

“Kosovo's destiny is clearly to join the European Union at some point.”

“Drafting a constitution is only the first step. The constitution has to be granted legitimacy by open discussion and a fair, representative referendum.”

“The EU should have consolidated its different presences and purposes in Kosovo earlier.”

“I was very restless, but finally I found my way.”

“Macedonia's handling of ethnic relations and other issues is encouraging.”

“A woman must combine the role of mother, wife and politician.”

“Men don't have as many difficulties and are more supported to combine the different aspects of their life.”

“I support the recommendations made by the International Crisis Group. The primary responsibility is for Kosovo Albanians to demonstrate that their treatment of minorities is adequate.”

“Women are clear-headed, they are more creative and for this reason, sometimes, also more fragile.”

“The individual couldn't find any attention in Italy.”

“I was thrown into the Parliament right away. From 1976 to 1978 I was concerned with the abortion issue, later on with that of divorce.”

“I met the Radicals and we liked each other reciprocally.”

“I think nowadays economic liberties are an explosive issue.”

“The speed of movement towards independence will depend on Kosovo demonstrating that it is capable of treating minorities well. We have not always seen that.”

“We are aware of the strategic location of Kuwait, besides the stable region.”