The ability to achieve political reforms in the eurozone

The high levels of debt and the lack of competitiveness in some southern European states are partly due to inefficient structures of government operation and public administration. Structural improvements in these areas are essential for political reforms and economic stability. Temporary “technocratic” governments in some countries could represent an intermediate stage. The principle which should apply is that it is not necessarily less state intervention that helps to solve problems but more efficient administrative structures. Europe can only remain united in diversity in the long term if the ability to achieve political reforms is guaranteed.…