Quotes from Emma Bonino


Sorted by Popularity


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.


My mother's studies stopped with the third year of primary school, my father with the first. They taught me a deep sense of duty. But nobody was involved in politics in my family.


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.


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.


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


The two great cultural and political currents of Italy have always only been concerned with the masses.


The individual couldn't find any attention in Italy.


The fact remains; chauvinism is prevailing.


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


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


My family had liberal positions.


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


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


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


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


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


I was on leave from local and regional politics, as long as I was a Minister.


I think nowadays economic liberties are an explosive issue.


I should have worried about taking responsibilities for which I was not ready.


I met the Radicals and we liked each other reciprocally.