Antonio Puri Purini
Antonio Puri Purini is an Italian diplomat. He was diplomatic advisor to the President of Italy before going on to be ambassador to Germany between 2005 and 2009. He regularly contributes articles to Corriere della Sera.
Europe was left adrift at a time when the launch of its single currency and the reinforcement of its institutions called for real leadership. Now, as we face the euro crisis and the risk of the Union’s fragmentation, the time has come for national governments to make way for truly independent European authorities.